What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electro‑Mechanical Compliance Test Technician (Battery Systems) position at Ultralife Manufacturing USA?
Is this you?
- Do you enjoy hands‑on testing of batteries, chargers, cable assemblies, amplifiers, and full system kits?
- Are you comfortable running Safety Assessment, First Article, and United Nations Testing and turning raw data into clear reports?
- Can you select the correct test program to match customer specifications and written protocols—and spot when something doesn’t conform?
What you will do
- Perform physical and electrical tests on mechanical/electronic assemblies, including Safety Assessment, First Article, and UN testing on cells and batteries.
- Capture and manipulate data using spreadsheets, databases, and Visual Basic routines; ensure accuracy and traceability.
- Create standardized and special test reports following SOPs for assigned tasks/projects.
- Verify systems and components meet defined specifications.
- Choose and load appropriate programs on test equipment to align with customer specs and protocols.
- Maintain thorough documentation, including in‑process and completed production records.
- Use and read DMMs, thermocouples, environmental chambers, dial gauges, and related data collection tools.
- Confirm all test equipment remains within calibration.
- Comply with the Quality Assurance Program and recommend improvements.
- Support additional assigned duties and be available for overtime and off‑shift work as needed.
What you need to succeed
- Associate degree in a related discipline or 3 years of technician‑level experience in a manufacturing setting (required).
- Ability to read and interpret schematic, mechanical, and assembly drawings.
- Foundational skills in testing, troubleshooting, and assembling digital and analog electronic circuits.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Safe and efficient use of shop tools and test instruments.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Capability to meet IPC workmanship and soldering standards (preferred).
- Knowledge of electronic industry QA practices, including IPC standards.
- Understanding of ESD mitigation practices.
- Ability to submit written suggestions to enhance design and increase production throughput.
- Demonstrated initiative and strong work ethic.
Proficiencies
- Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
- IPC Joint Industry Standard (IPC‑J‑STD)
- Electrical Troubleshooting
Tools you’ll operate
Digital multimeters, thermocouples, environmental chambers, dial gauges, and data acquisition/collection systems.
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to grasp, pinch, handle, feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; speak and hear. The employee must be able to speak, read and write fluently, in English. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include closed vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
This description outlines the role’s primary scope; additional responsibilities may be assigned to meet business needs.