Senior Test Engineer - Japan

About Ample, Inc.:

Do you want to change the world? Ample, Inc. is a pioneer in the electric vehicle space that is developing a new way to deliver energy to any electric vehicle. At Ample we use advanced robotics to enable fast modular battery swapping that is as fast, as cheap, and as convenient as gas. We are a team of technologists, designers and environmental enthusiasts who believe this problem is among the most critical challenges of our time.  Join Ample and help us make this a reality for billions of vehicles.

As a Senior Test Engineer on the Ample team, you will help solve complex challenges involving electric vehicles, robotics and smart battery technology.  You will act as Ample’s in-house expert on test methods, instrumentation, data collection and analysis. You are high energy (“hands-on”), passionate about EVs and Batteries and enjoy working in a startup environment!  The Ample team is small, passionate, highly capable and eager to have like-minded individuals join.  If the technology doesn’t exist, we’re not afraid to envision a path to success and then build it, while always keeping in mind it must be designed for reliability, affordability and easy deployment.

Requirements:

• BS in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or related field
• 5 years experience in Electric Vehicle (EV) testing and development
• Hardware: Experience with high power, high voltage battery pack test setups (Aerovironment, AVL, Arbin, Maccor)
• Software: Matlab/Simulink, Python, data analysis scripting
• Proven exp. with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN)
• Hands on design failure mode and effect analysis (DFMEA) & a track record of solving difficult engineering challenges in a fast-paced, startup environment
• Knowledge of EV industry test protocols (3, ECE R100, USABC, SAE 2929, FMVSS, GB)
• Must be fluent in both Japanese and English
• Independent, comfortable working with little supervision
• Experience in project management and coordination of multiple activities

Responsibilities:

• Act as in-house expert on test methods, instrumentation, data collection and data analysis in electric vehicle battery packs and power electronics
• Assess and define standard test protocols
• Troubleshoot various systems using electrical measurement equipment including power supplies, oscilloscopes and multimeters
• Define accelerated test methods for battery packs and power electronics
• Work with design engineers in electrical, mechanical and software engineering to identify design issues and needed improvements
• Specify / maintain new test equipment; conduct setup and calibration
• Collect and analyze data using numerical data analysis tools
• Create test reports and communicate test results to the rest of the engineering organization

Bonus:

• Experience with battery safety / abuse testing including: nail penetration, fire resistance, immersion (per GB 38031)
• Experience with Functional Safety requirements (per ISO 26262)
• Experience with EMI / EMC testing (per ECE R10)

We are an equal opportunity and E-verified Employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status.