Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our humanoid robot, Figure 02, is designed for commercial tasks and the home. We are based in Sunnyvale, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build.
We are looking for a Battery Design Validation Test Engineer to lead the development of our battery pack testing. In this role, you will work with a highly cross functional group to test and validate an industry leading battery pack for a humanoid robot.
Responsibilities:
- Own the design validation and verification plan for Figure battery systems through all stages of production
- Design test methods for validating battery performance, life, safety, and reliability under various conditions (temperature, humidity, vibration, shock, etc.)
- Execute mechanical, thermal and electrical battery cell and pack tests both in-house and with external laboratories
- Support development and execution of battery pack manufacturing in-process and end-of-line testing
- Collaborate with test equipment vendors to source, install and commission design validation and manufacturing test equipment at Figure
- Generate all necessary documentation for test execution (test protocol, DUT specifications, equipment specification, instrumentation, etc.)
- Instrument packs with various sensors including thermocouples, pressure sensors, strain gauges, accelerometers, etc.
- Manage data acquisition equipment, data logging and post processing
- Work closely with technicians to plan and execute tests
- Write test scripts and programs for manual and automated testing with different cyclers and chambers
- Analyze and present test results to cross functional stakeholders
- Investigate root causes of test failures and collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to resolve issues
- Create strict safety protocols and guidelines during testing and development
- Maintain lab space and equipment, perform equipment calibration and troubleshooting as needed
Requirements:
- 5+ years of industry experience in developing and executing battery pack and cell validation test plans
- Expertise in sourcing and commissioning battery pack and cell test equipment including cyclers, chambers, vibration tables, etc.
- Proficiency in instrumenting battery packs with a variety of sensors and managing data acquisition systems
- Expertise in writing/validating test scripts, analyzing data and presenting test results
- Experience with programming, scripting and data acquisition languages such as MATLAB, Simulink, python, SQL database, and LabVIEW
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science or similar field
Bonus Qualifications:
- Understanding of battery management systems
- Familiarity with CAN bus communication systems
- Knowledge of battery safety and compliance standards (UL, IEC, SAE, etc.)
- Expertise in measuring and characterizing cell properties and electro-chemical performance
- Familiar 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 design validation test fixtures
The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $150,000 - $225,000 annually.
The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.
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Figure is an AI Robotics company building the world's first commercially viable autonomous humanoid robot. We are based in Sunnyvale, CA.
