Project Engineer – Battery Test
- Kidlington
- Full-time
- Perm
- 40 hours per week
THE POWER OF NOW
Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.
An opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer – Battery Test to join the Battery Systems department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.
About the role
The purpose of this role is to support Fortescue Zero battery systems team with battery performance test activity, working in a fast-paced environment across multiple projects. This may include cell, module & pack level test activity.
What you will do
- Managing the delivery of electro/thermal battery performance test activity:
- EoL and DV test activity, characterisation work & proving out customer requirements
- Authoring test procedure documents on time for scheduled DVP activity
- Working closely with internal & external test house facilities to co-ordinate the delivery of tests
- This includes in person support of test setup; working closely with the test facility to ensure procedures are followed as intended & being available to resolve issues as they occur
- Taking ownership of multiple test activities, spanning different projects & test facility locations
- Developing instrumentation plans to ensure DV requirements can be validated
- Working alongside other engineering teams to feedback on status of planned & upcoming test activity
- Supporting with data analysis, including use of automated scripts to generate results reports
- Collating test data/logs and maintaining project trackers
- Identifying & escalating issues to key stakeholders
- Capturing lessons learnt and ensuring these are implemented on other current and future projects
- Supporting DFMEA & 8D route cause investigations related to testing
- Supporting new project DVP definition
- Identifying limitations with existing procedures / processes and looking for continuous improvement opportunities
- Working in-line with Fortescue Zero HaV safe working procedures
- Representing Fortescue Zero at external test house locations
- Working with HV batteries using CAN/Ethernet based tools, to diagnose issues & support root cause investigation
About you
- A relevant qualification in Electrical, Chemical or Systems Engineering
- Significant work experience performance testing battery systems across cell, module & pack level activities
- Experience in setting up & supporting battery test activity
- Significant experience in data analysis using tools such as MATLAB, CANalyser, Atlas, Concerto or equivalent
- Experience diagnosing issues during running of test activity & implementing solutions
- Familiarity in HV battery systems & knowledge of key battery technologies
- Hands on engineering approach
- Strong background in problem solving
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Preferably UK drivers license for supporting test activity at multiple locations
What is in it for you?
Our typical hybrid roles at Fortescue Zero require 3 days in the office and 2 from home, making the ability to commute to the stated office location for the required days essential.
- Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
- Aviva Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Electric Car Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
- Childcare Benefits
- Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships
Application Deadline:
The closing date for applications is 3rd January 2025.
Not near-zero
Not net-zero.
We are Fortescue Zero.
Additional Information
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.
