Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our Humanoid is designed for corporate tasks targeting labor shortages and jobs that are undesirable or unsafe. We are based in Sunnyvale, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration.
We are looking for a Battery Abuse Test Engineer to lead the comprehensive safety testing of the Figure battery. In this role, you will facilitate the development of industry leading safety for a humanoid robot battery.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute battery abuse tests both in-house and with external suppliers, including multi-cell thermal runaway, overcharge, short-circuit, crush, puncture and robot fall
- Collaborate with equipment vendors to source, install and commission abuse test equipment at Figure’s in-house battery lab
- Generate all necessary documentation for test execution (test protocol, DUT specifications, equipment specification, instrumentation, etc.)
- Lead the development of abuse test methods and fixtures
- Instrument packs with various sensors including thermocouples, pressure sensors, strain gauges, accelerometers, etc.
- Manage data acquisition equipment, data logging and post processing
- Troubleshoot any issues that may arise during testing and propose solutions
- Analyze data and present test results to cross functional stakeholders
- Participate in design reviews and provide technical input to improve battery safety
- Create strict safety protocols and guidelines during testing and development
- Work closely with technicians to plan and execute tests
- Maintain lab space and equipment, perform equipment calibration and troubleshooting as needed
Requirements:
- 5+ years of industry experience in developing and executing battery abuse test plans
- Expertise in sourcing and commissioning battery pack abuse test equipment including thermal runaway bunkers, calorimeters, etc.
- Proficiency in instrumenting battery packs with a variety of sensors
- Expertise in implementing high speed and high temperature data acquisition systems
- Proficiency with data analysis tools such as MATLAB, LabView, etc.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science or similar field
Bonus Qualifications:
- Knowledge of lithium-ion battery chemistry, failure modes, and safety mechanisms
- Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards related to battery safety testing (e.g., UL, IEC, SAE)
- Familiarity with cell teardown, CT scan and other lithium-ion battery analysis methodologies and tools
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (i.e. CATIA V6) to enable design and build of abuse test fixtures
