Battery Safety Scientist/Engineer
Acknowledgement of Country
CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation
Child safety
CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.
The opportunity
- Battery Safety Scientist/Engineer role with CSIRO's team of fire safety and battery experts
- Establish and perform hands-on battery safety testing
- Contribute your expertise to add new capability at CSIRO
CSIRO is currently establishing battery safety testing. The new capability will add to CSIRO's long history of battery technology research, fire safety testing, and fire safety consulting.
We have an opportunity for a Battery Safety Scientist/Engineer to join our team. You will be joining a team of experienced fire safety professionals to help establish our battery safety testing facility initially for cells and small battery packs.
You will be responsible for the establishment of the testing equipment and protocols for battery safety testing including the safety procedures and workflow required to test and certify against agreed standards. You will perform hands-on testing of lithium-(ion) batteries and other battery technologies for their safety and reliability characteristics and report the outcomes to both internal and external clients. You will commission key equipment for battery abuse testing, develop testing protocols and perform hands-on testing of lithium-ion batteries and other battery technologies for their safety and reliability characteristics. You will have the opportunity to work alongside fire safety engineering and fire system test teams, as well as other CSIRO Battery Technology Researchers.
Join us in solving Australia's greatest challenges through science and technology, apply now.
Your duties will include:
- Standards-based safety and abuse testing of Lithium (Ion) and Batteries.
- Commissioning and operating tests for the equipment including developing the appropriate protocols for tests to be undertaken including data storage methods.
- Reporting on collected data for provision to internal and external stakeholders.
- Creating test protocols within CSIRO Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Developing certification documentation and related templates which satisfy Australian safety regulations.
- Assisting with the development of safe working processes, procedures and instructions.
- Ensuring new and existing equipment meets operational requirements, and appropriate standards.
- Working with laboratory management to facilitate ISO 17025 accreditation.
- Maintaining current knowledge in the fields of expertise, updating management on current statuses and emerging trends of emerging expertise as related to equipment standards and legislative requirements.
Location: Clayton, VIC
Salary: AU$114k - AU$123k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years, Full-time.
Reference: 99252
To be considered you will need:
- Engineering degree plus a Master of Science (MSc) or Master of Engineering (MEng) qualifications (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a masters) in a relevant discipline area, such as Materials Science, Materials, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering, Chemistry or other related area.
- Understanding of international safety and abuse testing standards as they apply to battery sizes in consumer equipment.
- Demonstrated laboratory skills using testing equipment in electrical, mechanical or fire safety engineering or similar.
- Knowledge of battery test standards/protocols.
- Be a detail-oriented, organised, fast learner, possess good communication skills, and work well in a team environment
- Have demonstrated experience in the contributing to the evaluation of risks and safe working practices for the testing of equipment under abuse / failure conditions.
- High level written and oral communication skills with the ability to represent the research team effectively internally and externally, including the presentation of research outcomes at national and international conferences.
For full details about this role please review the Position Description
Eligibility
Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term.Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
Flexible working arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.
Diversity and inclusion
We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.
About CSIRO
At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.
CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.
Join us and start creating tomorrow today!
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
Acknowledgement of Country
CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation
Child safety
CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.
The opportunity
- Battery Safety Scientist/Engineer role with CSIRO's team of fire safety and battery experts
- Establish and perform hands-on battery safety testing
- Contribute your expertise to add new capability at CSIRO
CSIRO is currently establishing battery safety testing. The new capability will add to CSIRO's long history of battery technology research, fire safety testing, and fire safety consulting.
We have an opportunity for a Battery Safety Scientist/Engineer to join our team. You will be joining a team of experienced fire safety professionals to help establish our battery safety testing facility initially for cells and small battery packs.
You will be responsible for the establishment of the testing equipment and protocols for battery safety testing including the safety procedures and workflow required to test and certify against agreed standards. You will perform hands-on testing of lithium-(ion) batteries and other battery technologies for their safety and reliability characteristics and report the outcomes to both internal and external clients. You will commission key equipment for battery abuse testing, develop testing protocols and perform hands-on testing of lithium-ion batteries and other battery technologies for their safety and reliability characteristics. You will have the opportunity to work alongside fire safety engineering and fire system test teams, as well as other CSIRO Battery Technology Researchers.
Join us in solving Australia's greatest challenges through science and technology, apply now.
Your duties will include:
- Standards-based safety and abuse testing of Lithium (Ion) and Batteries.
- Commissioning and operating tests for the equipment including developing the appropriate protocols for tests to be undertaken including data storage methods.
- Reporting on collected data for provision to internal and external stakeholders.
- Creating test protocols within CSIRO Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Developing certification documentation and related templates which satisfy Australian safety regulations.
- Assisting with the development of safe working processes, procedures and instructions.
- Ensuring new and existing equipment meets operational requirements, and appropriate standards.
- Working with laboratory management to facilitate ISO 17025 accreditation.
- Maintaining current knowledge in the fields of expertise, updating management on current statuses and emerging trends of emerging expertise as related to equipment standards and legislative requirements.
Location: Clayton, VIC
Salary: AU$114k - AU$123k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years, Full-time.
Reference: 99252
To be considered you will need:
- Engineering degree plus a Master of Science (MSc) or Master of Engineering (MEng) qualifications (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a masters) in a relevant discipline area, such as Materials Science, Materials, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering, Chemistry or other related area.
- Understanding of international safety and abuse testing standards as they apply to battery sizes in consumer equipment.
- Demonstrated laboratory skills using testing equipment in electrical, mechanical or fire safety engineering or similar.
- Knowledge of battery test standards/protocols.
- Be a detail-oriented, organised, fast learner, possess good communication skills, and work well in a team environment
- Have demonstrated experience in the contributing to the evaluation of risks and safe working practices for the testing of equipment under abuse / failure conditions.
- High level written and oral communication skills with the ability to represent the research team effectively internally and externally, including the presentation of research outcomes at national and international conferences.
For full details about this role please review the Position Description
Eligibility
Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term.Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
Flexible working arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.
Diversity and inclusion
We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.
About CSIRO
At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.
CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.
Join us and start creating tomorrow today!
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
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