Job Description
Duracell is an iconic brand and the world's leading manufacturer of high-performance alkaline batteries, power cells, and rechargeables. We are the most trusted source of personal power because of our sustained commitment to innovation, producing more compact, more powerful, and longer lasting batteries.
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our electronics lab, supporting the test, characterization, and reverse engineering of battery-powered consumer electronics. This role sits at the intersection of hardware test engineering and technical analysis: the engineer will run performance testing on battery-powered devices, develop and design internal test protocols, and support Duracell business globally. The ideal candidate is comfortable with fundamental test equipment, capable of soldering and reworking PCB boards by hand, and able to read and develop electrical schematics.
Responsibilities
Work with regional R&D team and commercial team to establish business strategies for regional/global initiatives (Claim and demonstration)
Characterize battery-powered devices using benchtop equipment.
Debug hardware issues and root cause analysis.
Perform precision soldering and rework on SMT and through-hole components, including fine-pitch work, using hot air, soldering iron, and microscopes.
Design or contribute to schematic capture and PCB layout (e.g., test fixtures, breakout/adapter boards, rework carriers) to support lab test needs.
Collect, organize, and analyze electrical test data, producing clear technical reports with methodology, raw data, and conclusions suitable for engineering and leadership review.
Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and ESD-safe lab environment, including equipment calibration schedules and inventory of consumables and test hardware.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Bioelectrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline, with approximately 2+ years of relevant hands-on experience
Required Skills and Experience
Solid understanding of analog and digital electronics fundamentals
Proficiency with fundamental bench test equipment: DC power supply, electronic loads, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, source meter etc.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, BOMs, PCB layout files, and component datasheets.
Hands-on soldering and rework skills
Comfortable wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in test lab environments
Proficiency with Excel for data analysis; comfortable working with structured measurement data.
Disciplined approach to ESD safety, lab safety, and traceable data management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to produce test reports
Self-starter who can take a test plan or teardown objective, execute independently, and escalate findings with supporting evidence.
About Us
Duracell is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, complemented by a portfolio of high quality, market leading specialty, rechargeable and professional batteries. Duracell's products power numerous critical professional devices across the globe such as heart rate monitors, defibrillators, telemetry devices, smoke detectors, fire alarms, automated valves and security systems. As the leader in the professional power category, Duracell has a rich history of innovation, continuously introducing batteries that are smaller, thinner, with more energy and longer lasting than competitive brands. Since March 2016, Duracell has found its permanent home within Berkshire Hathaway (ranked #4 World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine and #3 in the Fortune 500), and will continue to focus on sustainable growth, industry-leading innovation while creating long-term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell, integrity, end-to-end accountability across all levels, fast decision-making and a "can do" attitude is highly valued.
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- Dice Id: 80184490
- Position Id: 5ba5830598d4465ef38bb913499161c8
- Posted 2 days ago
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