Assembly Technician – Battery Energy Storage

Allye Energy • Full-time • Ruislip, England • 1w ago

Company Description

We are on a mission to help people lower their electricity bills. We want to provide every household and small business with a better way to access cleaner, cheaper energy and help protect the planet. Our smartly designed energy storage systems reimagine how batteries are connected, distributed and used. Flexible and modular, our systems are intelligently managed via the cloud to maximise life make energy storage more affordable for everyone.

Job Description

Are you an experienced technician who has experience of assembling battery systems and sub-assemblies? Ideally you come from an automotive background and can demonstrate your hands-on mechanical and electrical skills.

In this role you will work as part of the Allye Production Team producing our energy storage systems. You will be working in a small multifunctional team where you are empowered to improve the way they do things; particularly around quality, cost control, productivity and safety. You will follow and update build work instructions using various types of manual or semi-automated tools, tracking assembly steps using our ERP system.

This is an exciting role that offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of an emerging industry and make a lasting impact on the future of energy storage.

Responsibilities

Achieve the daily/annual volume throughput
Build HV energy storage systems including:
- Sub-assemblies
- Battery pack pre-assembly
- Battery cooling system assembly
- Build of electromechanical sub-assemblies
- Install PCBs and electrical harnesses
Manual fabrication and modification of components using workshop equipment
Perform HV battery electrical and mechanical checks and testing
Investigate, diagnose and repair faults on high voltage battery systems
Daily health checks, equipment/rig maintenance and fault diagnostics
Strictly follow HV battery prototype build procedures based on SSOW
Follow and manage health and safety requirements of the assembly area
Ensure stations are kept clean and tidy throughout production area
Develop build process and build work instructions
Produce parts and material requirements lists for procurement activities
Complete and maintain all build system documents and ERP system logs
General HQ assistance, taking delivery of items, stores work, ordering equipment

Qualifications

Previous manual and automated assembly manufacturing experience
Experience with HV/LV AC/DC systems operating at 50 V or more
Experience working with electrical components, PCBs, and wiring looms
Ability to follow work instructions for component assembly inc. wiring, soldering
Review build instructions and spot faults or inconsistencies.
Ability to diagnose, assess and repair or replace faulty components/assemblies
Proficient and confident with various hand tools and power tools.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with computer software and basic computer skills
Self-motivated and a great team player
Eligible to work in the UK with a valid driving license

A bonus if you have

Experience working with Automotive or EV systems
Good mechanical and electrical skills, including fabrication, machining, soldering
Have hands-on experience of the assembly of high voltage batteries
Knowledge of battery system technology including cell chemistries, BMS etc.
Experience with single and 3-phase electrical supply in industrial and residential.
Knowledge of basic communication protocols including CAN and RS232.
First aid qualifications
Forklift training
Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS)