Battery Pack Engineer
Homestead, United States
- Posted 1mo ago
- From AST SpaceMobile’s careers page
- Location
- Homestead, United States
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Department
- Engineering
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About the role
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Battery Pack Engineer to support the design, assembly, testing, and production optimization of advanced battery packs. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in battery pack assembly, be familiar with Arbin battery cyclers for performance testing, and have expertise in Amada and Hesse welding machines for precision welding of battery interconnections and busbars. This role involves working closely with production teams, quality engineers, and R&D to ensure high reliability and performance of battery systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Design & Development:
- Support the development and optimization of battery pack designs, layouts, and electrical schematics.
- Define process parameters for welding, joining, and bonding operations for battery modules.
- Collaborate with R&D on cell selection, pack configuration, and system integration.
Production Support:
- Oversee battery pack assembly processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards and production schedules.
- Operate and maintain Amada and Hesse welding machines for busbar and tab welding, ensuring proper weld quality and consistency.
- Define and maintain SOPs, process documentation, and assembly work instructions.
Testing & Validation:
- Perform battery cell and pack testing using Arbin cyclers, including charge/discharge cycling, capacity verification, and performance characterization.
- Support failure analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective actions for battery performance issues.
- Assist in battery safety, environmental, and reliability testing as per industry standards.
Quality & Safety:
- Ensure compliance with ISO, IATF, and other relevant quality management standards.
- Implement quality control measures for welding joints, electrical connections, and thermal management components.
- Enforce ESD and high-voltage safety protocols during production and testing activities.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process automation, efficiency improvement, and cost reduction.
- Provide feedback to equipment and process engineering teams for ongoing optimization.
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About AST SpaceMobile
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