Battery Cell Assembly Engineer

Job Description

Battery Cell Assembly Engineer

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Global Technical Center – Research Administration Building in Warren, Michigan on a full-time basis, 5 days per week.

The Role

As a Battery Cell Assembly Engineer, you will contribute to R&D initiatives within GM’s Battery Process Research and Innovation, with a focus on the cell assembly operational process and cross functionally helping the team to better advance next-generation technologies in battery chemistry, cell architecture, and system integration. This includes learning and supporting the full cell fabrication process.

This role will support translating fundamental research into scalable solutions that improve performance, safety, cost, and improve reliability.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Follow all corporate safety standards and site safety policies, e.g. g-Risk, g-Comply, PTP, Lockout, chemical management, etc.
• Work closely with multi-disciplined teams to understand functional requirements and implement appropriate technical solutions for various research projects.
• Work on cell assembly tasks including notching, stacking, tab welding, cell sealing, cell degassing and resealing.
• Operate battery cyclers to complete electrochemical evaluation.
• Write test procedures and use appropriate techniques to confirm physical data gathered from testing.
• Ensure functional readiness of cell fabrication facility systems through preventive maintenance, pre-task diagnostics/checklist, task instruction sheet, database maintenance, etc.
• Establish course of action, timelines and milestones for projects/assignments.
• Meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers/stakeholders.
• Deal well with ambiguity and effectively cope with change/troubleshooting.
• Work effectively both independently and closely with others.
• Consult with manager, and principal investigator as required by assignments.
• Work cross functionally with the team and ensure quality of process and product.
• Communicate complex material before, during and after projects are initiated.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and competitive products.
• Actively identify new areas for learning and take advantage of learning opportunities with a focus on continuous improvement.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• B.S. in Science or Engineering field, preferred Chemical Engineering
• Ability to work in an export controlled environment
• Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation for chemical and material systems
• Demonstrated analytical ability to problem solving using systematic engineering process
• Knowledge of laboratory tools and materials characterization equipment
• Knowledge of cell assembly process and equipment
• Knowledge of coin cell fabrication
• Ability to travel periodically for training and on-site technology transfer

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• 1-3+ years of relevant work/plant experience in cell assembly or chemical pilot plant (including tab welding, cell sealing, cell degassing and resealing)
• Hands-on experience with battery cycler operation
• Experience preparing aqueous and non-aqueous slurries within specified compositions and viscosities
• Experience coating metal foils via slot die, doctor blade and back coating techniques.
• DFSS Certification

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

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