Verification and Validation Intern

Location

Reading, PA | United States

Job description

EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. 

Job Purpose

The Electrical Test Technician Intern role is hands-on testing of batteries, chargers, and electronic devices. The primary job function is electrical product testing following standard procedures and written instructions. This requires the operation of load banks, power supplies, data acquisition units, and automated battery testers. Other job responsibilities may include physical testing, and equipment preventative maintenance. Qualified candidates should have a basic understanding of DC electricity

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary duty is to perform electrical testing on batteries following laboratory procedures with minimal supervision while working closely with other members of the laboratory team.
• Operate electrical instrumentation to measure the performance of batteries.
• Generate accurate technical reports for the engineering groups.
• Ensure that testing is started and completed on time by maintaining a flexible schedule and practicing good time management.
• Ability to clearly communicate both written and orally.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Assist engineering groups in performing teardown evaluations of the product.
• Ability to operate battery powered equipment for material handling.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Technical 2 year Degree in a related discipline.
• Good problem solving and visualization skills needed.
• High proficiency required. 
• Position requires extensive use of MS Excel; high proficiency required.
• Previous experience with battery, battery chargers, basic understanding of DC electricity, or electrical measurement/data acquisition devices/in-depth diagnostics is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous certification on operating material handling equipment, machinist experience and PLC programming is beneficial, but not required.

General Job Requirements

• This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled

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