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About the role
Due to a significant expansion in activities, the Global Power Electronics & Energy Storage Development Team is looking increase our headcount of Specialist Engineering Technicians to support our multidisciplinary activities. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work across different product categories and with teams from a range of engineering disciplines (Power Electronics, Electronics, Mechanical & Product Design). On a regular basis you would be expected to demonstrate the following capabilities and take part in and/or lead the following activities:

Assembly of prototype lithium-ion battery packs & cells or battery pack test units with and without PCBAs
Use of CAD to create designs and drawings for new test rigs and fixtures (Siemens NX or similar experience not essential, but is preferred)
Manufacture low volume / one off test rigs using a variety of hands-on fabrication techniques
Conduct cell, battery and product level testing (standard conditions and abusive conditions)
Assist engineers with day-to-day running of the labs; maintain safe and tidy workplaces to 7S standards
Take responsibility for maintaining stocks of lab consumables, electronic components and parts to support battery pack builds including purchasing these items as needed
Assist engineers in Maccor Tester & Lab equipment calibration and maintenance
Create and maintain detailed work instructions and documentation
Take a proactive approach to all lab work and champion continuous improvement activities through to completion.

About you

Ideally you would have proven experience with many of the following activities, although we are also open to applicants without direct experience with batteries, but who can fulfil many other aspects of the role. Relevant training for battery specific activities would then be provided.

Experience with battery packs
Practical experience of preparing test rigs and wire harnesses
Soldering & contact resistance welding experience (include rework and re-soldering)
Ability to understand electronic / electrical schematics and diagrams
Knowledge of test equipment (multi-meter, oscilloscopes, data logging, etc)
Methodical approach to record keeping with good organisational and time management skills
Strong problem-solving skills exemplified by the ability to diagnose and rectify problems
Good written and verbal communication
Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment
Self-motivated to meet objectives; must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work both alone and in teams as required
Good knowledge of modern rapid prototyping techniques – SLS, SLA, FDM, EDM, DLP, CNC/CAM etc
Strong practical skills and experience using traditional workshop equipment
Hands on experience with safety & abuse test of lithium-ion battery is preferred
Experience using SAP Ariba (purchasing software) is desirable.

Benefits

Dyson Malaysia monitors the market to ensure competitive salaries and bonuses. Beyond that, you’ll enjoy a transport allowance and comprehensive medical care and insurance. But financial benefits are just the start of a Dyson career. Professional growth, leadership development and new opportunities abound, driven by regular reviews and dynamic workshops. And with a vibrant culture, the latest devices and a relaxed dress code reflecting our engineering spirit, it’s an exciting team environment geared to fuelling and realising ambition.

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Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.

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