Advanced Development Lead - Lake Orion, United States - American Battery Solutions

Description

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 Require