IQC Technician
Job Description
Department: QA (Quality)
Location: Sunderland
Description
The role of the IQC Technician is to be responsible for ensuring the high performance, quality, and safety of the battery cells and modules produced by AESC. This role combines electrochemical testing, materials science, and manufacturing process control. The IQC Technician supports the development, testing, and quality assurance processes to produce batteries that meet the rigorous standards required for electric vehicle applications. Additionally, the IQC Technician will work closely with engineers, manufacturing, quality assurance and R&D teams to optimize battery performance and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine testing on lithium-ion battery cells to evaluate key performance indicators, such as energy density, capacity, charge/discharge efficiency, cycle life, and internal resistance.
- Conduct electrochemical analysis on battery components (e.g., anodes, cathodes, and electrolyte).
- Perform aging and durability tests under controlled conditions (temperature, humidity, charge/discharge cycles) to predict long-term battery performance and assess degradation over time.
- Raw material testing to test and verify the quality of materials used in the battery manufacturing process to ensure they meet specifications.
- Collect and document test results using laboratory management software and/or spreadsheets to ensure traceability and compliance with industry standards and quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949)
- Prepare and present test results to engineers, manufacturing and management, providing detailed feedback on battery performance, materials behavior and test outcomes.
- Adhere to safety standards to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
- Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment to prevent downtime and ensure it is functioning properly for ongoing testing.
Experience & Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferred but not required) in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
- Previous experience in either a chemical or performance/validation laboratory.
- Knowledge of Li-ion battery or Li-ion battery materials.
- Experience in data analysis, interpretation and reporting.
- Experience with IATF16949, ISO 9001 & VDA preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
AESC Benefits
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase / sell scheme
- Enhanced life assurance
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
- Dental plan
- Summer and Christmas savings club
- Flexible working *office roles
- Cycle to work scheme
- Pay based appraisal
- Employee referral scheme
- Discounted gym membership