At ESS (NYSE: GWH), our mission is to accelerate global decarbonization by providing safe, sustainable, long-duration energy storage that powers people, communities, and businesses with clean, renewable energy anytime and anywhere it’s needed. As more renewable energy is added to the grid, long-duration energy storage is essential to providing the reliability and resiliency we need when the sun isn’t shining, and the wind isn’t blowing.
Our patented technology uses earth-abundant iron, salt, and water to deliver environmentally safe solutions capable of providing up to 12 hours of flexible energy capacity for commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications. Established in 2011, ESS Inc. enables project developers, independent power producers, utilities, and other large energy users to deploy reliable, sustainable long-duration energy storage solutions. For more information, visit www.essinc.com.ESS is seeking a highly motivated Product Test Engineer to join our growing team.
In this role, you will be responsible for designing, executing, and analyzing tests on battery stacks and systems. This includes tasks from subscale to full-size battery modules, integrated systems, sub-systems, and sub-components.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and analyze tests for battery systems and subcomponents, including performance, reliability, and optimizations.
- Operate and maintain test infrastructure. Includes instrumentation, data acquisition, controls, power electronics, fluid management devices, diagnostic equipment, troubleshooting, and safety checks.
- Compile, analyze, and report test data in an accurate and timely manner.
- Collaborate with R&D scientists and design engineers to support development activities, such as: modeling, root cause investigation, fundamental understanding development, and design validations.
- Participate in FMEA, HAZOP, and other risk assessment activities to develop risk mitigation plans.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
- Solid understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and electrochemical principles.
- Hands-on experience in lab or engineering operations, including wet-chemistry or electrical testing.
- Comfortable working with chemicals (including acids) and electronics such as battery testing instruments.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with fuel cell or battery testing.
- Experience with model creation for performance prediction.
Benefits of joining the ESS team
ESS offers an exceptional total compensation and benefits package for our team members and their families. The primary highlights include:
- Excellent base salary and targeted annual bonus structure.
- Significant equity/stock package in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
- Company 401k program with up to a 4% match.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including Cigna medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability protection, as well as excellent PTO and 8 company paid holidays.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Relocation assistance for non-local candidates.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are open to considering every qualified candidate who is eligible and legally authorized to work in the United States on a full or part-time basis, without a need for sponsorship.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.#LI-BL1
