The Role
Lead comprehensive safety testing of battery systems for humanoid robots, including developing and executing abuse test plans. Collaborate with vendors, document test protocols, analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our Humanoid is designed for corporate tasks targeting labor shortages and jobs that are undesirable or unsafe. We are based in Sunnyvale, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration.
We are looking for a Battery Abuse Test Engineer to lead the comprehensive safety testing of the Figure battery. In this role, you will facilitate the development of industry leading safety for a humanoid robot battery.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute battery abuse tests both in-house and with external suppliers, including multi-cell thermal runaway, overcharge, short-circuit, crush, puncture and robot fall
- Collaborate with equipment vendors to source, install and commission abuse test equipment at Figure’s in-house battery lab
- Generate all necessary documentation for test execution (test protocol, DUT specifications, equipment specification, instrumentation, etc.)
- Lead the development of abuse test methods and fixtures
- Instrument packs with various sensors including thermocouples, pressure sensors, strain gauges, accelerometers, etc.
- Manage data acquisition equipment, data logging and post processing
- Troubleshoot any issues that may arise during testing and propose solutions
- Analyze data and present test results to cross functional stakeholders
- Participate in design reviews and provide technical input to improve battery safety
- Create strict safety protocols and guidelines during testing and development
- Work closely with technicians to plan and execute tests
- Maintain lab space and equipment, perform equipment calibration and troubleshooting as needed
Requirements:
- 5+ years of industry experience in developing and executing battery abuse test plans
- Expertise in sourcing and commissioning battery pack abuse test equipment including thermal runaway bunkers, calorimeters, etc.
- Proficiency in instrumenting battery packs with a variety of sensors
- Expertise in implementing high speed and high temperature data acquisition systems
- Proficiency with data analysis tools such as MATLAB, LabView, etc.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science or similar field
Bonus Qualifications:
- Knowledge of lithium-ion battery chemistry, failure modes, and safety mechanisms
- Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards related to battery safety testing (e.g., UL, IEC, SAE)
- Familiarity with cell teardown, CT scan and other lithium-ion battery analysis methodologies and tools
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (i.e. CATIA V6) to enable design and build of abuse test fixtures
Top Skills
Labview
Matlab
The Company
What We Do
Figure is an AI Robotics company building the world's first commercially viable autonomous humanoid robot. We are based in Sunnyvale, CA.
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