Research And Development Engineer

Job Title : R&D Engineer (Lithium Ion Battery)

Lithium Ion battery Industry

Department: Battery Testing

Location : Vadodara, Gujarat

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering field.
• Basic knowledge of battery technologies, especially lithium-ion chemistry.
• Familiarity with electrical circuits, wiring, and use of lab instruments (multimeters, oscilloscopes and power supplies).
• Strong attention to detail, data recording, and reporting skills.
• Good understanding of safety protocols when working with high-voltage systems.
• Basic computer skills (MS Excel, test software, data logging tools).

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute battery testing activities according to the given test plan, ensuring all steps align with defined objectives and timeline
• Perform electrical testing of lithium-ion batteries including capacity checks, charge/discharge cycles, voltage, current, and evaluation of State of Charge (SOC) and State of Health (SOH).
• Conduct electrical safety and abuse tests such as short-circuit, overcharge, over-discharge, and other critical safety assessments.
• Operate and maintain battery testing equipment including battery cyclers ensuring proper setup, wiring, and instrumentation.
• Prepare test setups connect systems accurately and verify instrumentation calibration and readiness.
• Record, analyse, and report test data using appropriate systems and tools ensuring clear and accurate documentation.
• Send daily battery testing reports to higher authorities, summarizing test progress, key findings, and any issues identified
• Handle and supervise a team of 4 to 10 members, ensuring efficient task allocation, team coordination, and performance management
• Communicate with battery cycler suppliers to report, troubleshoot, and resolve faults or issues with cycler equipment, ensuring minimal downtime
• Identify and resolve issues related to lithium-ion battery performance, recognizing deviations and troubleshooting root causes.
• Follow detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs), test protocols, and work instructions to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Maintain testing logs, calibration records, and adhere strictly to lab safety protocols and quality standards.
• Collaborate with R&D, Production and quality assurance teams to provide insights and feedback on battery performance and testing outcomes.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot testing equipment to ensure high accuracy and reliability.
• Utilize PCAN tools for CAN bus communication, monitoring, logging, and data analysis.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues related to testing processes, equipment malfunctions, and CAN bus data anomalies.
• Provide detailed documentation of all testing activities, procedures, results, and corrective actions to support continuous improvement.