Test Equipment Technician

Navitas Systems LLC, a leader in comprehensive energy storage solutions, was formed in 2011 with the merger of MicroSun Innovative Energy Storage Solutions and MicroSun Electronics, and the acquisition of lithium battery company A123 Systems’ Government Solutions Group. In 2019, East Penn Manufacturing, one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, acquired majority interest in Navitas Systems. In SEVEN remarkable decades, East Penn has grown from a one-room shop with a product line of five automotive batteries to one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers with over 10,500 full-time employees, 515 product designs, operations around the world, and hundreds of awards for industry excellence.

At our Navitas facilities we engage in the research, design, development, and manufacture of advanced lithium cells and energy storage products and systems for both commercial customers and U.S. Government/military customers. We invest in our people, they are and always will be the heart of this company. Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then Navitas is the right place for you.

The Test Equipment Technician will be responsible for technical support tasks in the areas of equipment installation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting. The Test Equipment Technician, as part of an integrated product development team will provide mechanical and electrical fabrication and installation support for test equipment and test articles. This position requires the ability to understand test and equipment procedures in support of the engineering team.   

• →Work with test engineers to commission new equipment, troubleshoot and diagnose issues with existing equipment, build and/or fabricate fixtures, wiring harnesses, or other test specific interfaces.
• →Maintain and improve test lab facility cleanliness and organization in conjunction with the test engineering team
• →Maintain and practice lock out tag out procedures in conjunction with the health and safety team
• →Maintain standard work instructions for equipment operation and maintenance as required
• →Support the maintenance and improvement of test equipment and facilities
• →Support the test engineering team in the safe handling of battery packs and cells in conjunction with the health and safety team.
• →Follow all safety guidelines and operate in a safe manner
• →Physical presence on the job is essential and necessary
• →Other duties as assigned by management

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Currently enrolled in or graduated from college, trade school, or skilled trades program/certificate, or equivalent experience in automation or test and measurement equipment
• Hands-on industrial/technical/laboratory work or hobbyist experience
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in industrial automation or test equipment installation and maintenance

• Excellent communication skills
• Mechanical and electrical assembly, fabrication and hands-on skills
• Experience with sensors, data acquisition and instrumentation
• Strong attention to detail

• →Competitive compensation
• →Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• →Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• →Paid company holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• →Employee assistance program
• →Fitness Discounts
• →Promotional opportunities

At Navitas/East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone.  We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.