Battery Test Engineer

We are developing a revolutionary eVTOL and are looking for a skilled Battery Test Engineer to join our Element Test team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and executing tests on our eVTOL's battery systems.

• You'll be a key contributor to establishing a reliable testing environment, ensuring the quality and safety of a critical component of our eVTOL technology.
• Work Location: Aichi Japan/ Toyota Test Field 

What You'Ll Do

• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans for battery cells, modules, and packs.
• Design and build test setups to evaluate battery performance, including capacity, power, and thermal characteristics.
• Conduct and oversee tests to validate battery safety, durability, and reliability under a wide range of operational conditions.
• Utilize advanced battery cyclers, environmental chambers, and data acquisition systems to collect and analyze test data.
• Document test procedures, results, and conclusions in detailed reports to support Type Certification.
• Collaborate with the battery design and electrical engineering teams to identify and solve technical issues and optimize battery performance.
• Troubleshoot test equipment and improve test processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

What We'Re Looking For

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience in battery testing (e.g., lithium-ion, solid-state).
• Experience in test plan development and execution.
• Hands-on experience with battery cyclers and data acquisition systems.
• Knowledge of battery management systems (BMS) and their testing.
• Familiarity with battery safety standards and regulations.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with LabVIEW or other test automation software.
• Experience with testing for aerospace or automotive applications.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis.
• Knowledge of battery abuse testing and failure analysis.

Skills For Collaborative Success:

• A proactive and hands-on professional with a strong curiosity to solve complex problems.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• A strong sense of ownership and a goal-oriented mindset.
• A passion for shaping the future of urban air mobility.

Type Of Employment

• Permanent Employee or Contract Employee
• Probationary period: 3~6 month

Place Of Employment

• Nagoya Airport Office: Nagoya Airport Terminal Building 2nd floor, Toyoba, Toyoyama-Cho, Nishikasugai, Aichi Prefecture
• Toyota Test Field - Asuke, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture
• Scope of Change: Places determined by the Company (including places where telework is performed)
• Medium to long term travel to testing sites will be required due to this position's characteristics.

Working Hours

• Flextime or Discretionary labor system
• Basic working hours: Start 9:00　End 18:00（Including 1hour break time）

Holidays

• 115 days off per year（Saturday / Sundays / Newyear holidays（12/29～1/3） / Company designated holidays）
• Annual paid leave
• Refresh leave (Granted after 1, 3, 4, 5 years of service)

Salary

• Estimated Annual Salary: JPY 5,440,000 - JPY 10,280,000
• Monthly Salary: JPY 454,000 - JPY 857,000
• To be determined based on skills, experience, and abilities
• Includes fixed overtime pay for 45 hours, amounting to JPY 157,173 - JPY 296,697*Additional overtime pay will be provided for hours exceeding the fixed overtime.

Expenses

• Commuting allowance, business trip allowance, moving allowance, etc.
• Relocation Packages*There are some conditions.

Social Insurance

• Health insurance
• Employee pension (according to Japan standards)
• Employment insurance
• Worker’s accident compensation insurance

Scope Of Work Change

• Reassignment may occur to any other work.