Job Details

Title:

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Test Development

Job Type:

Contract

Contract Length:

6 month contract

Target Start Date:

11/24/25

Work Location/Structure:

Reno, Nevada

About the Opportunity:

Our client, a leader in Automotive Manufacturing, is looking for a skilled Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Test Development to join their team for a 6 month engagement. This project involves contributing to the analysis and development of manufacturing test and measurement processes for cutting‑edge battery products, driving technological advancement in this discipline as part of a small, specialized team. This is a high‑impact role that requires a self‑motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:

• Defining manufacturing test strategies for new high voltage battery programs.
• Down‑selecting applied test/measurement methods and technology.
• Providing test interface Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input to product designers.
• Validating and optimizing processes from early prototype builds through full volume production.
• Driving proof‑of‑concept to green light novel test methods, technologies and suppliers.
• Evolving the test and measurement knowledge base through standards and benchmarking.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• Deep expertise in working with one or more high‑volume electrical or mechanical production tests (leak test, mechanical force/vibration measurement, LV/HV electrical, functional test, hi pot, metrology, etc.), and proficiency in data query and analytics, including process statistics and measurement system analysis. This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
• Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates to the project team.
• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Data Science, or equivalent experience.