Battery Test Engineer
ESS Tech Inc. (ESS) is a fast-growing, venture-backed, clean technology start-up, located in Portland, OR. ESS has developed an advanced flow battery technology for commercial, industrial, and utility applications.
ESS is looking for a motivated and hard-working Stack Test Engineer to join our team. This person is responsible for testing and validating performances of our battery stacks. Detailed job descriptions include:
- Plan and conduct stack testing and monitor battery performance daily.
- Analyze, summarize, and report battery testing data regularly.
- Perform basic troubleshooting and battery performance diagnostics.
- Clean and maintain test and laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Engage in research and development on battery modules with R&D scientists and engineers.
Desired Skills & Experience
- BS or MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related disciplines, is required.
- Knowledge of wet chemistry, electrochemistry and batteries is required.
- Experience with battery or fuel cell testing is preferred.
- Worked in a wet-chemistry lab and is comfortable working with chemicals including acid and base.
- Comfortable working with electronics such as battery testing instruments
- Strong attention to details and can work from standard operating procedures.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a small, dynamic team.
- U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off.
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
COVID-19 considerations:
· ESS is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our employees and community therefore we require COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Location:
- Wilsonville, OR 97070 (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Work authorization:
- United States (Required)
Application Question:
- Based on the posted job description please state your expected salary for this role.
Work Location:
- One location
Benefits offered:
- Paid time off.
- Parental leave
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs
- Other types of insurance
- Retirement benefits or accounts
Work Remotely:
- No