Test and Analysis Engineering Manager (Battery)

Role Summary

The Manager of Testing and Analysis is a key leadership role within the Quality Department, responsible for overseeing cell testing and failure analysis activities. This role leads a team of engineers, ensuring the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, effective test lab operations, failure analysis investigations, and the implementation of quality management practices. The role also drives a strong team culture aligned with the Quality Department and AES organizational values.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage the test lab and failure analysis team, providing guidance, mentoring, and performance management to achieve departmental and business objectives.
2. Develop and implement the strategic vision for testing, validation, and failure analysis labs in alignment with business direction and organizational growth.
3. Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to integrate testing requirements into the product development process.
4. Collaborate with global testing and failure analysis labs to ensure consistency in testing execution, methodologies, and data collection.
5. Develop and implement testing strategies and methodologies to evaluate cell performance, reliability, and safety, with a focus on lithium-ion battery technology.
6. Lead failure analysis activities and root cause investigations of cell failures using techniques such as SEM, EDS, XRD, EIS, and other analytical methods.
7. Drive product performance and failure-related decision-making through risk assessment and performance analysis.
8. Establish and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, work instructions, and reports, ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards and regulations.
9. Monitor and report key testing and quality metrics, providing regular updates to senior management on progress, results, risks, and potential issues.
10. Build and maintain a strong test engineering culture aligned with Milwaukee Tool Cultural Expectations.

Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
2. 8–10 years of industry experience in testing, failure analysis, or quality, with a focus on lithium-ion battery technology.
3. Proven experience managing and developing engineering teams, with strong leadership and people management skills.
4. Proven experience managing test and analytical laboratories, including resource planning, operational efficiency, and process optimization.
5. Extensive knowledge of lithium-ion battery testing methodologies, including performance, reliability, and safety testing.
6. Strong background in failure analysis techniques, with hands-on experience using SEM, EDS, XRD, EIS, and other relevant analytical tools.
7. Experience in test development, including designing and implementing test plans, procedures, and technical documentation.
8. Solid understanding of quality management principles, systems, and practices.
9. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
10. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical findings and provide clear executive-level reporting.