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Battery Test Engineer

TTF (Toyota Test Field)

We are developing a revolutionary eVTOL and are looking for a skilled Battery Test Engineer to join our Element Test team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and executing tests on our eVTOL's battery systems.

You'll be a key contributor to establishing a reliable testing environment, ensuring the quality and safety of a critical component of our eVTOL technology.
Work Location: Aichi Japan/ Toyota Test Field 

What You'll Do

  • Develop and implement comprehensive test plans for battery cells, modules, and packs.
  • Design and build test setups to evaluate battery performance, including capacity, power, and thermal characteristics.
  • Conduct and oversee tests to validate battery safety, durability, and reliability under a wide range of operational conditions.
  • Utilize advanced battery cyclers, environmental chambers, and data acquisition systems to collect and analyze test data.
  • Document test procedures, results, and conclusions in detailed reports to support Type Certification.
  • Collaborate with the battery design and electrical engineering teams to identify and solve technical issues and optimize battery performance.
  • Troubleshoot test equipment and improve test processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills:

  • Proven experience in battery testing (e.g., lithium-ion, solid-state).
  • Experience in test plan development and execution.
  • Hands-on experience with battery cyclers and data acquisition systems.
  • Knowledge of battery management systems (BMS) and their testing.
  • Familiarity with battery safety standards and regulations.

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience with LabVIEW or other test automation software.
  • Experience with testing for aerospace or automotive applications.
  • Proficiency in Python for data analysis.
  • Knowledge of battery abuse testing and failure analysis.

Skills for Collaborative Success:

  • A proactive and hands-on professional with a strong curiosity to solve complex problems.
  • Excellent communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • A strong sense of ownership and a goal-oriented mindset.
  • A passion for shaping the future of urban air mobility.

Type of Employment

  • Permanent Employee or Contract Employee
  • Probationary period: 3~6 month

Place of Employment

  • Nagoya Airport Office: Nagoya Airport Terminal Building 2nd floor, Toyoba, Toyoyama-Cho, Nishikasugai, Aichi Prefecture
  • Toyota Test Field - Asuke, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture
    • Medium to long term travel to testing sites will be required due to this position's characteristics.
  • Scope of Change: Places determined by the Company (including places where telework is performed)

Working Hours

  • Flextime or Discretionary labor system
  • Basic working hours: Start 9:00　End 18:00（Including 1hour break time）

Holidays

  • 115 days off per year（Saturday / Sundays / Newyear holidays（12/29～1/3） / Company designated holidays）
  • Annual paid leave
  • Refresh leave (Granted after 1, 3, 4, 5 years of service)

 

Salary

  • Estimated Annual Salary: JPY 5,440,000 - JPY 10,280,000
  • Monthly Salary: JPY 454,000 - JPY 857,000
    • Includes fixed overtime pay for 45 hours, amounting to JPY 157,173 - JPY 296,697
      *Additional overtime pay will be provided for hours exceeding the fixed overtime.
  • To be determined based on skills, experience, and abilities

Expenses

  • Commuting allowance, business trip allowance, moving allowance, etc.
  • Relocation Packages
    *There are some conditions.

Social Insurance

  • Health insurance
  • Employee pension (according to Japan standards)
  • Employment insurance
  • Worker’s accident compensation insurance

Scope of Work Change

  • Reassignment may occur to any other work.

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