Battery Test Engineer Job at ALSO (Palo Alto)

Battery Test Engineer

ALSO

Location:
United States , Palo Alto

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

220000.00 - 255000.00 USD / Year

Save Job

Apply Position

Job Description:

ALSO is looking for a Battery Test Engineer to build, test, and root cause failures in the next generation of batteries for light electric vehicles. This person will develop and execute test plans, perform physical testing, and evaluate / make design recommendations on battery safety. This role combines hands-on testing expertise with data analysis and technical documentation.

Job Responsibility:

Build and test prototype battery packs for light electric vehicles as part of a small agile team.
Be responsible for the evaluating and improving the battery safety with a focus on passive propagation resistance.
Collaborate with design, systems and reliability engineers to generate test plans and take responsibility for the end-to-end execution, analysis, and reporting to critical stakeholders
Execute thermal - electrical performance verification, reliability, durability, and safety (thermal runaway) testing while maintaining detailed documentation of procedures and results
Set up and operate test equipment including DAQs and various sensors to collect and monitor test data across different test conditions
Coordinate with 3rd party vendors, contract manufacturers and test facilities.
Analyze test results and prepare clear technical summaries documenting methodologies, observations, and conclusions
Support the maintenance and calibration of test equipment while helping develop new test fixtures and setups
Travel to visit test vendors up to 15% of the time

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
Strong grasp of lithium ion battery construction methods, failure modes, cells, charging methods, high voltage/high current safety
Expertise in lab testing equipment including PPR/thermal runaway, shock/vibration systems, leak checkers, thermal chambers, salt spray chambers, power supplies, electronic loads, battery cyclers, oscilloscopes, thermocouples, and thermistors.
Understanding of data acquisition systems, sensors, test equipment, and experience with basic programming or scripting for data analysis (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
Strong problem-solving abilities and eagerness to learn new testing methods and technologies with excellent documentation and communication skills

What we offer:

Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.
One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
Flexible time off.
401(k) match.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

ALSO - All Job Offers

Job Link Share: