Energy Storage Quality Control Engineer

Storage Quality Control Engineer – [Remote/Travel On Site]

Clean Energy Associates (CEA), a part of Intertek, is a fast-growing company in an exciting industry. CEA has supported clients globally in deploying solar and storage solutions and successfully helped clients mitigate project risks by providing quality assurance (QA) services including factory audits, in-line production monitoring, and pre-shipment inspections. The BESS QCE position is focused on executing quality assurance projects for battery energy storage systems, providing technical consulting, and developing storage project execution team.

Intertek's Industry Services delivers trusted and innovative global integrated solutions that ensure quality, safety and reliability in our customers' operations, supply chains and business processes. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What You’Ll Do:

•    Execute QA projects (e.g., Factory Audits (FAs), Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), In-Process Monitoring (IPM), Pre-Shipment Inspections (PSI)) for battery cells, modules, racking, and container factories to improve and acquire skills, and propose enhancements to CEA’s ESS QA services.
•    Work with Project Operations and Account Management teams to implement improvements in QA checklists, reports, and other deliverables.
•    Travel to client sites and perform systems audits, inspections, and commissioning on energy storage systems and components.
•    Analyze test data and assist in report generation.
•    Participate in inspections to ensure safe and proper testing and data management.
•    Use and maintain test devices and tools.
•    Assist in coordination with client representatives and other onsite personnel for quality control audits.

• This position will travel approximately 80% of the time.  

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties. 

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• •    B.S. in engineering or physics (4-year engineering/science degree); Associate College degree acceptable with relevant experience.
• •    At least 3+ years of experience in the lithium-ion battery industry, familiar with lithium-ion battery manufacturing processes.
• •    Knowledge and experience in quality control for lithium-ion battery production is desirable.  Related transferable industry knowledge and skills are a must.
• •    Good communication skills; excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), diligent record-keeping, proficient in Microsoft Office and computer skills.
• •    Ability to execute quality assurance projects (FA, IPM, PSI, FAT) on lithium-ion battery storage systems independently.
• •    An understanding of the components and operation of energy storage modules and systems.
• This is a remote position; however, applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States. 

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

•    Experience in energy storage testing/inspection, O&M, or electrical experience with utility-scale energy storage systems preferred.
•    Experience with relevant testing tools such as curve tracing, insulation testing, infrared scanning, visual inspection, multimeter use, and safety practices while conducting inspections and/or commissioning work.
•    Experience in interpreting test images and data traces and/or testing energy storage modules and cells is a plus.
•    NABCEP certification preferred.
•    OSHA 10/30 certification, fall protection training, and training in arc-flash, lock-out/tag-out, and other special protective equipment and procedures desirable.
•    Ability to work outdoors in harsh conditions, including but not limited to desert areas, winter conditions, nighttime work, long hours standing, climbing stairs and ladders.
•    Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required (including but not limited to steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron, and arm guards).
 

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.  

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.