Company Overview

A123Systems is one of the worlds leading suppliers of high-power lithium ion batteries. The companys patent pending Nanophosphate technology enables its batteries to deliver previously unattainable levels of power, safety and life. Applicable to a wide range of industries, A123Systems products remove many traditional technology constraints to provide OEMs expanded flexibility in system design. With the largest lithium ion R&D team in North America, world-class expertise and management, and global manufacturing operations, A123Systems Automotive Class Lithium Ion batteries are leading the automotive movement towards platform electrification. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Massachusetts, A123Systems proprietary nanoscale electrode technology is built on initial developments from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A123Systems Advanced Research & Government Solutions Division in Ann Arbor, Michigan is nationally recognized for new materials development and cutting-edge research. For additional information please visit www.a123systems.com

Hymotion, the Canadian division of A123Systems, is the leading provider of aftermarket plug-in hybrid conversions with their Battery Range Extender Modules (BREMs). Hymotion brings over ten years of experience in the alternative transportation industry. As a green technology company, their mission is to enable hybrid owners to maximize the fuel efficiency of their vehicles and minimize their carbon footprint. Hymotions BREMs are powered by A123Systems batteries. For additional information please visit www.hymotion.com

Position Overview

Responsible for defining test programs for customer requirements, planning and coordinating the Validation and Test activities within the Test Organization.

Primary responsibilities

Working with customer to optimize & define test requirements and objectives

Monitor all aspects of testing process to insure continuous alignment with customer requirements

Assist in carrying out the cell level validation & testing; communicate results to Applications

Responsible for planning & analyzing various cycle life testing and model the reliability behavior for various customer applications

Insure effective communication both internally to meet customer and organizational requirements

Ability to identify root cause of complex problems and engage A123 colleagues & customers [when required] to solve the problems & standard solutions

Specific Skills/Abilities

Demonstrated progressive responsibility and hands on experience with product engineering, validation and testing within an OEM and/or Tier 1 engineering supplier

Extensive know-how and experience with reliability engineering methods, product compliance and project management

Proven success on a highly creative and fast progressing engineering environment

Detailed understanding of battery requirements, energy systems, and their functional interactions and dependencies is ideal

Excellent written & oral communication skills including the ability to resolve conflicts which may arise both internally and externally

Education/Experience

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

5-7 years of relevant experience

Battery or energy related industries preferred

Demonstrated experience against delivering to customer expectations