Advanced Development Lead
American Battery Solutions

Job Info

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American Battery Solutions has a full-time opening for an Advanced Development Lead in Lake Orion, Michigan.

Job Summary:

The Advanced Development Lead plays a crucial role in designing and constructing advanced development concepts, managing projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and advancing the battery technology of our company. They will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and contribute to the development of innovative battery systems.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, chemists, and manufacturing experts to develop and optimize battery designs.
• Develop innovative solutions to enhance battery performance, efficiency, and durability.
• Lead and manage projects related to battery development, ensuring timely completion and adherence to project goals.
• Design and construct advanced development concepts for battery systems.
• Perform testing, characterization, and evaluation of battery prototypes to validate performance and safety.
• Collaborate with external partners, suppliers, and research institutions to leverage expertise and accelerate technology development.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify and evaluate new battery technologies, chemistries, and materials.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in battery technology and industry trends.
• Contribute to the intellectual property portfolio of the company through invention disclosures and patent applications.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or related field.
• Master's degree or PhD is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with battery systems, including design, development, and testing.
• Strong knowledge and broad experience with different battery system designs and chemistries, including lithium-ion, solid-state, flow batteries, and emerging technologies.
• Proficient in battery modeling, simulation, and analysis tools.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex projects within timelines and budgets.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically and analytically.
• High level of initiative, autonomy, and a self-driven attitude to take ownership of projects and drive them forward.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities and requirements.
• Knowledge of battery safety standards and regulations is highly desirable.
• Experience with battery manufacturing processes and scale-up is preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Future Focus: Generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes, methods, systems, products or services.
• Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
• Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeking input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems.
• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
• May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and on uneven terrain.
• Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.
• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.

Why Join Us

American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive benefit plan options at no cost and a competitive salary to all associates. ABS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits Overview

• Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
• Company provided 401K savings plan with matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.

About Us

At American Battery Solutions (ABS) we are developing the next generation of battery energy storage systems that will power the vehicles of today and tomorrow! Our team works with the latest technologies and battery chemistries engineering, testing, and manufacturing batteries to power the world's electric propulsion transition. At ABS you may get a chance to work on a project for an autonomous warehouse robot or an autonomous lawnmower, or you may work on a battery for a fleet of delivery vehicles or a transit bus, or even an EV start-up or a massive grid energy storage system. Our team is led by some of the industry's most experienced professionals, but we pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next-generation battery experts.

The Location - Lake Orion

American Battery Solutions Headquarters and Innovation Center is located in the heart of South-East Michigan in Orion Township. Orion Township is a Pure Michigan Trail Town that has a long-standing dedication to enhancing trails and pathways in its community, which is home to the Polly Ann Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and Iron Belle Trail. The township boasts more than 50 miles of trails. Southeast Michigan also boasts some of the best eating around! Whether your interest is in furthering your education, enjoying one of the many regional sporting events, or enjoying the vast outdoors that Michigan has to offer, you'll be at the center of it here!

AMERICAN BATTERY SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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