Pivotal Systems
Senior Battery Engineering Technician
Palo Alto, CA · Senior
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About the role
- We are looking for a highly motivated and hands-on Battery Engineering Technician to join our battery team in a fast-paced eVTOL startup environment.
- This role requires strong attention to detail, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities.
Responsibilities
- Design, assemble, and validate battery prototypes at module and pack level - supporting engineering and validation programs.
- Build and execute test setups for electrical, thermal, and thermal runaway (TR) testing, including applying sensors and thermocouples to test articles.
- Build test articles, fixtures, and jigs
- Build systems enclosures and securing harnesses for test stands and test assets.
- Operate and maintain lab equipment including ultrasonic/spot welders, power supplies, and pack cyclers (Arbin, BioLogic, Chroma, or similar).
- Perform EOL testing using pack cyclers.
- Document build processes, test data, travelers, and inspection results with strong attention to traceability.
- Collaborate daily with Battery Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to resolve issues, implement ECOs, and improve build/test methods.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized lab environment
Requirements
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in battery or high-voltage systems (modules or packs) in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Experience with battery test/data monitoring equipment (Arbin, BioLogic, Chroma, or similar cyclers).
- Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in precision assembly, fabrication, and use of hand and power tools.
- Experience with PCB assembly and soldering.
- Experience with additive and subtractive manufacturing (3D printing, CNC).
- Strong ability to read and interpret work instructions, wiring diagrams, and basic schematics.
- Experience building battery prototypes at the module and/or pack level.
- Proficient in standard electronics test equipment: multimeters, hi-pot testers, resistance meters, oscilloscopes, and AC/DC power supplies.
- Hands-on experience building fixtures, procuring parts, and preparing samples for test.
- Experience working safely with hazardous materials
- formal safety training is a plus.
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits and comfort working in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- team-oriented attitude.
Nice to have
- Experience with thermal runaway testing, abuse testing, or post-burn cleanup (including working in Tyvek suits).
- Experience with DO-160G, DO-311A, or UN 38.3 certification testing.
- Familiarity with aerospace/regulated environments: ESD controls, traceability, controlled rework, configuration management.
- Experience with high-voltage systems in automotive, aviation, or energy storage applications.
- Ability to use machine shop equipment: mill, lathe, welding (laser, ultrasonic, spot).
- Experience supporting prototype-to-production scaling and writing/improving work instructions.
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 or IPC-A-610 certification (plus).
- Associate's or technical degree in engineering or related field (desired but not required).
Compensation
- $60k-$90k
Company info
- About the Role We are looking for a highly motivated and hands-on Battery Engineering Technician to join our battery team in a fast-paced eVTOL startup environment.
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