Automotive battery technicians assemble, install, inspect, maintain and repair batteries in motor vehicles. They use electrical test equipment to confirm good working condition after installation. They evaluate batteries to determine the nature of power problems. They also prepare old batteries for disposal.
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The techniques used to design batteries, characterise their properties and performance, including electrochemical analysis and physical measurements, as well as to devise the integration of various components, in order to meet specific requirements for different applications.
The process of preparing a battery for use, including the charging and discharging of the cells, and the calibration of the battery management system (BMS).
The electronic system that manages and monitors the performance of a battery.
The offered chemical products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
Hybrid vehicle nomenclature, classification and architectures including efficiency considerations. Pros and cons of series, parallel and power split solutions. It excludes the architecture and R&D in non plug-in hybrid vehicles.
The different battery types according to the representative chemical components used in the anode or the cathode such as zinc-carbon, nickel-metal hydride, lead-acid, or lithium-ion.
The physical components, such as wiring, electronics and voltaic cells that can be found in batteries. The components vary according to size and type of battery.
The characteristics and properties of battery fluids.
The systems to capture the energy produced at one time for use at a later time. This includes the differences between the main battery types, super capacitors and hydrogen or fuel tanks.
Manufacture batteries using hand tools, power tools or automated machines. Understand and read plans and blueprints regarding the technical aspects of batteries to comprehend specifications and requirements.
Repair and replace electrical equipment inside vehicles, such as lighting and air conditioning systems.
Place electrical circuits and wiring in vehicles such as lighting and voltage gauges. These distribute and regulate electrical power and supply it to meters and other devices in the car.
Place electrically operated accessories in vehicles such as batteries which power heating systems, radios and anti-theft systems.
Install batteries in transport equipmentby using hand and power tools. Make sure the battery fits the model of the transport equipment.
Use appropriate tools, machinery, and equipment to solve problems related to components of the electrical system of vehicles, such as the battery, alternator, or starter.
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.
Understanding of electrical circuits and being able to repair. Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools.
Test electrical equipment for malfunctions. Take safety measures, company guidelines, and legislation concerning electrical equipment into account. Clean, repair and replace parts and connections as required.
Operate equipment used for battery testing, such as a soldering iron, a battery tester, or a multimeter. Detect flaws affecting the battery's performance, test the battery's capacity for accumulating charge, or test its voltage output.
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
Use diagnostic equipment to measure current, resistance and voltage. Handle sophisticated multimeters to measure inductance, capacitance and current transistor gain.
Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
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Flow of electric charge, carried by electrons or ions in a medium such as an electrolyte or a plasma.
The principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
Search for flaws in a vehicle's electric system; understand manufacturer's circuit diagrams and specification manuals.
Maintain and repair electrical equipment, switchboards, electric motors, generators and other electrical and electronic devices used in vehicles. Detect electric malfunctions, locate faults, and take measures to prevent damage. Operate electrical testing and measuring equipment. Interpret electrical and simple electronic diagrams.
Describe the complete electric drive system with all components needed. These components are the inverter, the e-motor and other auxiliaries like the DC/DC converter, and chargers.
Dispose of chemicals and treatments safely according to site waste management procedures.
Apply and work with a variety of techniques in the process of soldering, such as soft soldering, silver soldering, induction soldering, resistance soldering, pipe soldering, mechanical and aluminium soldering.
Manufacture batteries for motor vehicles by using hand tools, power tools or automated machines. Read and understand blueprints and technical plans to comprehend specifications and requirements.
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
Transport heavy objects using lifting equipment such as cranes, forklifts etc.
Use soldering equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, such as a soldering gun, soldering torch, gas-powered iron, and others.
Repair battery components through replacing cells, repairing wiring, or spot-welding cells.
Set up and programme an automotive robot working on machine processes and substituting or collaboratively supporting human labour, such as the six-axis automotive robot.
Test electrical systems, machines, and components and check electrical properties, such as voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, and inductance, using electrical testing and measuring equipment, such as a multimeter. Gather and analyse data. Monitor and evaluate system performance and take action if needed.