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Hybrid & EV Battery Technician

HIGH Demand· Rs.110k+ /mo

About This Role

Specializes in testing, repairing, and recycling high-voltage batteries used in hybrid and electric vehicles.

A Day in the Life

You specialise in the diagnosis, maintenance, and replacement of hybrid and electric vehicle battery packs — testing cell health, managing thermal systems, and performing battery reconditioning or replacement.

  • Perform battery state-of-health (SoH) and state-of-charge (SoC) assessments
  • Diagnose BMS fault codes and identify degraded or faulty battery cells
  • Replace failed battery modules or cells in hybrid/EV battery packs
  • Recondition NiMH hybrid battery packs (Toyota/Honda hybrids)
  • Maintain battery thermal management systems (cooling pumps, heat exchangers)
  • Perform high-voltage system isolation and safety checks before service
  • Update battery management firmware via OEM diagnostic tools
  • Advise customers on battery health status and expected remaining lifespan

Work Environment

INDOORTeam: SMALLUNIFORMRemote: NONE

HV-certified automotive workshop. Toyota hybrid battery reconditioning is a growing sub-industry in Sri Lanka due to the large number of imported Toyota Prius and Aqua hybrids (some of the most popular vehicles in the country). Specialist hybrid battery workshops operate in Colombo and Kandy.

Skills Required

Required

Electric & Hybrid Vehicle SystemsOccupational Health & Safety (HSE)

Technical Skills

Hybrid/EV battery cell testing and diagnosticsNiMH battery pack reconditioning proceduresBMS fault code interpretation (Toyota, Honda, Nissan)Thermal management system maintenanceHV isolation and safety procedures

Soft Skills

Safety-first discipline with HV systemsTechnical transparency with customers on battery conditionMethodical cell-by-cell diagnosis approachRecord-keeping of battery health historyContinuous learning as battery technology evolves

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At a Glance

SL DemandHIGH
Remote WorkNONE

Sectors

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

You specialise in the diagnosis, maintenance, and replacement of hybrid and electric vehicle battery packs — testing cell health, managing thermal systems, and performing battery reconditioning or replacement.

To become a Hybrid & EV Battery Technician in Sri Lanka. Relevant degree programmes include: Engineering Technology (ET), Engineering Technology (ET), Engineering Technology (ET). Explore step-by-step career roadmaps contributed by Sri Lankan Hybrid & EV Battery Technicians at paths.lk/career-paths/hybrid-ev-battery-technician.

In Sri Lanka, a Hybrid & EV Battery Technician earns between LKR 110k and LKR 110k/month.

Key skills for a Hybrid & EV Battery Technician in Sri Lanka: Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Systems, Occupational Health & Safety (HSE). Important soft skills: Safety-first discipline with HV systems, Technical transparency with customers on battery condition, Methodical cell-by-cell diagnosis approach.

HV-certified automotive workshop. Toyota hybrid battery reconditioning is a growing sub-industry in Sri Lanka due to the large number of imported Toyota Prius and Aqua hybrids (some of the most popular vehicles in the country). Specialist hybrid battery workshops operate in Colombo and Kandy.