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Engineer for the Battery Testing Unit

Job Vacancy
Research Field: Engineering
Sub Research: Electronic engineering
Job Summary

CIDETEC Energy Storage is looking for someone to join its Battery Testing Unit, where the batteries of the future are tested for a wide range of applications, from automotive to aerospace.

CIDETEC

Job Description & Benefits

Description:
You will join one of the battery testing laboratories with the greatest capabilities in Europe during a period of significant growth. You will work with globally recognised customers within a team supervised by the Laboratory Technical Manager.

Your work will be focused on testing lithium-ion cells, including:

Commissioning testing equipment, assembling test components (e.g. jigs, sensors), high-power electrical wiring and integration of instrumentation elements.
Drafting and strict monitoring of testing procedures and proposals for improving evaluation and testing methods.
Conducting battery tests for each project under strict safety and quality protocols (ISO 17025) using state-of-the-art testing equipment.
Programming test profiles, automating tests, processing data, and advanced interpretation of results.
Preparing technical reports and documentation, and presenting findings to clients.
Interacting and negotiating with suppliers, as well as collaborating with other departments within the organisation, including R&D technical teams, Purchasing, and Facilities.
Maintaining equipment and the working area in optimal conditions.
Benefits:

Additional details:

Job Details

Program:
No
SESAM Number:
Type of Contract:
Permanent
Status:
Full-time
Hours/Week:
39
Company:
FUNDACIÓN CIDETEC
Location:
Donostia gipuzkoa SPAIN

Organization Contact

Name:
CIDETEC
Type:
Research Laboratory
Dept/Lab:
Address:
Eskuzaitzeta Industrialdea Oianguren, 5 E-20160 Zubieta - Donostia - San Sebastian Guipuzcoa SPAIN
Website:
Phone/Fax:
Ph: +34 943309022

Application Details

Job Starting Date

2026-02-02

Application Deadline

2026-05-24

How To Apply

Required Education Level

Level 1
Degree: Master Degree or equivalent
Field: Engineering

Required Languages

ENGLISH: Excellent
SPANISH: Excellent

Additional Requirements

Skills

Power electronics, energy storage, or a related field.
Over 3 years of experience in a relevant environment, such as lithium-ion testing, power electronics, semiconductors, or energy storage.
Experience in programming tests, standards, procedures, and report preparation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with ERP/CRM systems.
Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Prince 2, Lean Six Sigma)
Fluent in both written and spoken English and Spanish.
High attention to detail and a strong sense of commitment.


Experience:

Experience working in a laboratory environment, testing centre, automotive sector, or energy storage systems.

Specific Requirements