Electrical Test Engineer

Viridi Parente is a disruptive energy company. We deliver solutions to tomorrow’s problems, today. We develop and manufacture battery energy storage systems and technology for mobile and energy storage applications. We deliver customer-focused solutions, blending environmentally conscious products with a bottom-line mentality. Viridi is headquartered in Buffalo, NY and is excited to be currently expanding into the Richmond, CA area. The Role:Viridi is an energy storage manufacturing startup. Our lab is the test, validation, and R&D arm - where products get proven and next-generation safety technology gets built. We’re looking for an entry level Electrical Test Engineer to contribute to and eventually own battery cycling, unit performance evaluations, and test plan development across our lab programs. New engineers follow a defined onboarding program including a battery fundamentals curriculum, equipment-specific self-training from lab documents, technical references, and manuals, and hands-on guidance from senior lab staff. This role reports directly to the lab director.Engineers who wait for direction don’t thrive here - the right candidate is self-driven, technically curious, and ready to take ownership of real work.Job Responsibilities:Plan and execute battery cycling and unit performance evaluations using Maccor, Chroma, and NHR cyclers and thermal chambersWrite test plans and procedures for electrical performance and safety testing programsSet up and operate instrumentation, including data acquisition systems, thermocouples, PID controllers, power supplies, and other lab equipmentAnalyze and interpret test data and produce clear technical reports; use of scripting and automation tools to process and present data efficiently is expectedSupport UL 9540A, UL 1973, and UN 38.3 testing programs from setup through documentationTakes ownership of assigned projects and self-directed backlog work equally, providing regular progress updates on completions, active work, and items awaiting inputMaintain a lab notebook with sufficient detail that other lab personnel can reproduce your setup and continue your work - accurate, dated records are the foundation of any IP claim the lab generatesQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related fieldHands-on lab or hardware experience — internships, research, or coursework requiring real build and measurement workBasic electrical troubleshooting and prototyping — wiring test fixtures, reading wiring diagrams, debugging instrumentation and test channelsAbility to write test plans, interpret electrical test data, and produce clear technical documentationBattery, energy storage, or power electronics experience a plusExperience with Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW for data analysis preferred; VBA/Excel macros a plus for smaller dataset workExposure to UL or UN safety testing standards a plusAbility to withstand prolonged periods of standing and walking during active test campaignsMust be able to lift and carry up to 50 poundsMust be able to work in environments requiring PPE, including arc flash protection, chemical splash protection, and respiratorsLocation:Buffalo, NY (On-Site)Working Conditions:Full-time on-site in an active battery test laboratory; occasional remote work for research or documentationOccasional travel to third-party test facilities may be required; frequency is minimal, typically once per year or lessWorks regularly in environments with high-voltage AC and DC systems; PPE and safety protocol compliance requiredWorks in environments where exposure to battery electrolytes, solvents, and off-gas byproducts is possible; appropriate PPE is provided and required