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Position Overview

This position as part of the Test Engineering organization will provide comprehensive test engineering support to Proterra’s Battery Engineering team and Proterra Technology Lab. You will be responsible for the plan, setup, execution, and reporting of software, characterization, and performance tests on high voltage battery packs and sub-systems. Additionally, you will be responsible for the advancement of the Technology Lab testing capabilities.

About The Role – You Will

Own all aspects of software, characterization, and performance tests on high voltage battery packs and sub-systems. Own all aspects of the technology stack of the Proterra Technology Lab including HV battery firmware, test station architecture, and automation. Collaborate with the BMS and Embedded Systems team to understand firmware updates, report test anomalies, and drive countermeasure implementation. Provide clear and concise documentation related to tests, including reports on parts under test and their status. Capture identified failures in detail and work with engineering to facilitate resolution. Take ownership of failure analysis process by providing detailed information surrounding failures in test articles. Design, implement, and document new electro-mechanical test fixtures, data acquisition, and automation scripts. Build LabVIEW programs to log data, communicate with test articles, and process complex sets of data. Troubleshoot and debug issues with test equipment and drive corrective actions. Prioritize and complete tasks to meet deadlines. Provide design input to improve product safety, reliability, and performance when necessary. Interact with a wide variety of individuals and teams to communicate results. Create work instructions and best practices for other engineers and technicians to follow. Create and maintain test procedures and reports in cloud-bases systems such as Jira, Confluence, and Jama. Initiate and drive equipment and process improvements in the Proterra Technology Lab

About You

Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization. Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity. Detail-oriented, resourceful, and diligent with strong record-keeping and organizational skills Flexible and open to change. Strong time management and organizational skills. Sound judgment and problem-solving skills. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. Comfortable in a test lab environment with a hands-on approach to problem solving.

Your Experience Includes

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience. 8+ years of testing experience in the automotive or transportation industries. Understanding of high voltage battery systems or powertrains is a plus. Experience in executing tests on electro-mechanical systems with closed-loop control or state-machine logic, sensors, valves/actuators, and data acquisition. Experience with LabVIEW, data acquisition systems, digital and analog interfaces for PCs, test systems, etc. Experience with scripting languages such as python, MATLAB, C, VBA, etc. Proficient with automotive CAN and J1939 communication networks, and software tools such as Vector Canalyzer, PCAN Explorer, and Kvaser. Experience in an R&D testing environment. Experience with test instrumentation (i.e., temperature, flow, pressure, current, voltage).

Location: Burlingame, CA

Travel: 0 – 10%

Designed and assembled in the United States, Proterra’s innovative battery platform offers industry-leading energy density, durability, performance and safety systems – enabling Proterra EV batteries to be the premium choice for commercial vehicles and industrial equipment.

Proterra’s battery technology offers industry-leading energy density, safety systems, and durability. Proudly designed in Silicon Valley and assembled in Greer, South Carolina, Proterra batteries are the premier choice to electrify commercial vehicles ranging from buses and trucks to construction equipment and more. Proterra is building innovative battery technology to power a better, more sustainable world.

Compensation : $170,968-190,000

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. There is no immigration sponsorship available for this role (ex: H1-B, OPT, CPT, TN or any other employment sponsorship).

Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).

Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).

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