Test Technician

Navitas Systems LLC, a leader in comprehensive energy storage solutions, was formed in 2011 with the merger of MicroSun Innovative Energy Storage Solutions and MicroSun Electronics, and the acquisition of lithium battery company A123 Systems’ Government Solutions Group. In 2019, East Penn Manufacturing, one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, acquired majority interest in Navitas Systems. In SEVEN remarkable decades, East Penn has grown from a one-room shop with a product line of five automotive batteries to one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers with over 10,500 full-time employees, 515 product designs, operations around the world, and hundreds of awards for industry excellence.

At our Navitas facilities we engage in the research, design, development, and manufacture of advanced lithium cells and energy storage products and systems for both commercial customers and U.S. Government/military customers. We invest in our people, they are and always will be the heart of this company. Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then Navitas is the right place for you.

The Test Technician will be responsible for design validation, abuse, and performance testing of lithium battery cells, modules and packs for customized applications in the commercial and defense industries.  The Test Technician, as part of an integrated product development team will provide test feedback from concept design phase to product launch.

This position requires the ability to understand and execute test procedures in support of internal, customer, and government deliverables. 

• Execute functional, performance, and regulatory testing of battery cells, modules, packs, electronics, and software during product development.
• Review and understand test procedures, collaborating with engineers to update as necessary
• Work with test and product engineers to commission new equipment, create test scripts, collect data, contribute to test reports, and provide feedback as necessary
• Create standard work instructions as required
• Support the maintenance and improvement of test equipment and facilities
• Support test facility cleanliness and organization goals
• Performs in a manner that will prevent errors and omissions. 
• Follow all safety guidelines and operate in a safe manner
• Physical presence on the job is essential and necessary
• Other duties as assigned by management

Minimum (Required) Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Currently enrolled in or graduated from college, trade school, or skilled trades program
• Hands-on industrial/technical/laboratory work or hobbyist experience
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in battery cell, module, and/or pack level development or transportation powertrain testing 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills
• Mechanical and electrical assembly, fabrication and hands-on skills
• Familiarity with CAN communication protocols, including Vector
• Experience with sensors, data acquisition and instrumentation

Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Navitas/East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• Paid company holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities

At Navitas/East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone.  We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

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