Senior Engineering Lab Technician

American Energy Storage Innovations, Inc. has a full-time opening for a Senior Engineering Lab Technician in Hudson, Massachusetts.

Job Summary:

As Senior Engineering Lab Technician, this position is part of a small, fast-moving world-class team helping with the construction, operation, testing, and basic troubleshooting of integrated mechanical and electrical systems in support of the Engineering team. This position is responsible for the everyday hands-on work on system designs and electromechanical integrations, and will fabricate fixtures, prototype parts and perform rework as needed.

The Senior Engineering Lab Technician frequently contributes to expanding the lab and debugs energy storage system components ranging from small test systems to fully integrated energy storage systems. This individual will work closely with development engineering, test, and manufacturing teams. This individual must be able to work quickly and adapt to constantly evolving priorities and technical considerations, while keeping track of several task threads at the same time.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble, rework and repair electromechanical complex sub-assemblies, PCBAs, power distribution systems, sensors, and cables for Battery Management Systems.
• Participate in troubleshooting and diagnose root causes of failures in sub-assemblies and energy storage systems.
• Evaluate and execute test plans. Proficiently complete test setups, test execution, test monitoring, data organization and collection, and post-test teardowns.
• Support problem resolution of issues identified during testing, utilizing the cross-functional engineering team.
• Plan lab equipment, workspaces, and project timelines in coordination with managers and engineers to ensure the company has the environment and equipment necessary to accomplish project goals per scheduled plan.
• Provide lead support to assist maintaining and monitoring test experiment, collecting test data while noting and communicating unexpected results or issues.
• Contribute to the safety of the test lab through cleanliness, appropriate safety precautions, and lab improvement/process developments.
• May design custom test fixtures or subsystems using CAD programs such as Altium, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications:

• Associate degree in engineering technology or a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience working in R&D Lab environment or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience of hands-on experience in building, testing, and troubleshooting electromechanical assemblies.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working on medium to high voltage equipment, tools, and systems.
• Progressively responsible experience demonstrating growth/advancement in responsibility.
• Experience with basic fabrication techniques and equipment for sheet metal and other material types.
• Experience with PCBA rework and cable assembly.
• Be able to multitask, and change priorities quickly as needed.
• Ability to provide verbal and written feedback clearly and concisely to Design team members on any findings.
• Experience with handling and working on Li-Ion batteries, battery pack design, power systems, alternative energy systems, battery management systems (BMS), MEMS, and sensors preferred.
• Educated on common lithium-ion cell, module, and battery pack test standards preferred.
• Experience with CAD programs such as Altium, AutoCAD or similar preferred.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed (less than 15% domestic and international travel on average).

Key Competencies:

• Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
• Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeks input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems.
• Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Working Safely: Demonstrates safe behaviors. Aware of potential risks and threats in the workplace.
• Delivers Results: Achievement oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
• Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, workbench, and working on a computer.
• Constantly operates a computer, test, and other office equipment.
• May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, colors on prints, and/or operate field instruments/equipment.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination.
• Works in a temperature-controlled office environment with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.
• May be required to travel to and navigate a variety of sites to fully understand material needs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead.
• Must be able to manipulate equipment for calibration and modification.
• Ability to maintain single-task focus and situational awareness.
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.

Why Join Us

American Energy Storage Innovations, Inc. (AESI) provides comprehensive benefit plan options at no cost and a competitive salary to all associates. AESI is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits Overview

• Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
• Company provided 401K savings plan with matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.

About Us

AESI comprises highly experienced core team members who have developed five generations of large-scale BESS systems, heretofore having deployed more than 1.5 GWh worldwide. That same team has come together once again to create their mangum opus — the all-in-one, ultra-high density TeraStor. Third-party analysts contend that the revolutionary design outpaces the market for reliability, availability, utilization and total lifetime value. We’ve designed and manufactured an entirely new line of energy storage products to meet the needs of grid energy storage, deployment, operation, and energy management for the next 20 years. Every detail in our AESI products makes them fundamentally easier to purchase, install, maintain and operate than any other energy storage alternative available today.

The Location – Hudson, MA

American Energy Storage Innovations, Inc. is conveniently located in Hudson Massachusetts directly across from the 290 and 495 freeways. This location is uniquely positioned less than one mile from downtown Hudson, as well as being close to downtown Marlborough offering numerous restaurants, parks, shopping, and many other attractions. AESI is located roughly 45 min drive from downtown Boston, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and parts of Connecticut. There are a wide range of activities that the area offers to its residents including competitive sports programs, woodlands, as well as safe and entertaining nightlife are all located within minutes of the AESI facility. Hudson mass was awarded the winner of “America’s Main Streets” by a national organization which promotes locally owned businesses. Whether you are looking for hiking, mountain biking, sports, lakes, access to Boston, or just a fantastic meal, Hudson, MA has something for everyone.

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