PSRC Battery Lab Technician Position

Company Overview

​At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department OverviewAs a world leader in wireless, broadband and internet technologies, Motorola Solutions is making products smarter – and life better – by unleashing the creativity of thousands of professionals from every corner of the globe. The Product Safety and Regulatory Compliance team is responsible for ensuring our products meet global product safety and regulatory requirements and partners with engineering teams around the world on our new product launches. This team is also a leader in battery safety research and standards, with staff holding key roles in development committees and industry associations.
Job Description

We seek a motivated electrical technician to start forming the next generation of Motorola Solutions experts in rechargeable energy technology. This technician will provide opportunities to develop expertise in theoretical and experimental product and cell compliance testing, with exposure to rechargeable battery design and characterization. 

The Motorola Solutions cell technology and safety lab features state of the art testing equipment, data acquisition machines, thermal chambers, G-shock tower, Vibration Tables, microscopes, resistance welder, and hoods to conduct construction analyses of cells and battery packs.  Under the supervision of Senior Electrical and Mechanical engineers, the technician will receive hands-on experience with lab equipment, learn fundamentals of lithium ion cell technology, battery design and critical aspects of lithium charging safety.

We value curiosity, ingenuity, attention to detail, and ambition to set high expectations and desire to innovate.

Basic Requirements

• Ability to solder components

• Comfort with the use of a resistance welder

Desired Background/Knowledge/Skills

• Use of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DC bench supplies, multi-meters etc. 

• Knowledge or experience with lithium-ion battery design and associated circuits 

• Knowledge or experience with lithium-ion charging systems 

• Knowledge or experience in DC power regulation and distribution.

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Target Base Salary Range: $41,700 - $66,700 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma

Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Generous Paid Time Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Parental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.