Senior Cell Validation Engineer

About the role

Clarios is the force behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials-setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we're not just making batteries; we're shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios-where your power meets endless possibilities. Veterans/Military Spouses: We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion-where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics. Equal Employment Opportunity: We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,

Responsibilities

• How you will do it:
• Collaborate with engineers to define test plans that meet requirements and test targets
• Timely communication of key findings and test issues with all stakeholders
• Manage and perform dozens of tests, across multiple cells chemistries, using different tests equipment
• Recognize problems from test results and make appropriate recommendations
• Able to program instrumentation and write test scripts
• Compile data and generate test results and reports accurately and on time
• Maintain and troubleshoot testing equipment including cyclers, chambers and computers
• Monitor and maintain calibration of test equipment and instrumentation
• Work collaboratively with the other functional groups to conduct root cause analysis
• Support IATF 16949 audits and inspections by providing validation documents and evidence
• Able to work independently following good laboratory practices and in a safe manner with zero recordable incidents or PPE violations
• Source external test facilities for testing and supervise testing at outsourced labs when required
• Train new employees on required testing procedures per the laboratory's skills matrix such that they can operate independently with proficiency.
• What we look for
• Required:
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution
• 5 years' minimum experience in advanced cells testing, preferably in automotive or energy storage applications
• Experience with cell modeling and data analysis tools
• Hands-on expertise with cells tests equipment and diagnostics tools
• Solid communication, presentation and organizational skills.
• Preferred:
• Experience with using Bitrode, Arbin, Maccors battery testers, experience with Digatron programming is a plus
• Strong skills in key software programs such as Excel, Word and Microsoft Project
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations
• Knowledge of ultracapacitors/supercapacitors is a plus
• Experience with CAD, 3D printing and fixtures design is a plus
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from stakeholders
• Strong project management and process improvement skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects/activities
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• What you get:
• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

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