Prototype Build Technician

American Battery Solutions • Lake Orion, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Prototype Build Technician is a hands-on individual contributor responsible for assembling, debugging, and verifying prototype battery pack systems. The technician works with engineering to build products to customer requirements and company goals, and collaborates with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME), Production Engineering, and the Launch Manager to report prototyping problems and help prevent future production issues.

The role supports preventive maintenance and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), process and work-instruction reviews, continuous improvement, machinery and equipment specification development, and Maintenance Technicians as needed. It also involves data entry, maintaining a safe and clean working environment, following applicable regulations and company procedures, and providing reliable attendance. Weekend and off-shift work and support for facilities in other states may be required.

The position is based at American Battery Solutions’ Headquarters and Innovation Center in Lake Orion, Michigan. The work environment can be moderately loud and may involve travel to and navigation of a variety of locations. The role requires physically demanding work and prolonged standing, walking, bending, and stretching, as well as lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• At least two years of college studies in a related field such as CAD, CAE, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience in electrification assembly line, high-voltage, electrical component handling, or battery manufacturing.
• At least two years of manufacturing or mechanic experience.
• Experience working under quality systems such as ISO 9001.
• Ability to work in a flexible team environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Ability to complete physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 pounds and prolonged standing, walking, bending, and stretching.
• Excellent depth perception and reaction time; good hand/eye coordination; and visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts.
• Ability to maintain attention for long periods, single-task focus, and situational awareness.
• Ability to respond quickly to sounds and see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Ability to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, or colors on prints and/or operate field instruments or equipment.
• Ability to successfully complete position-specific pre-placement requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and build products to meet customer requirements and expectations.
• Work with the engineering team to assemble products to customer requirements and company goals.
• Assemble highly complex prototype mechanical and electrical components.
• Report prototyping problems to AME, Production Engineering, and the Launch Manager to help eliminate future production problems.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities in support of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Lead efforts to develop, implement, and maintain the TPM system.
• Support Maintenance Technicians as required.
• Participate in PFMEA and work-instruction reviews when required.
• Identify and support continuous improvement projects, including cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Assist with specification development for machinery and equipment.
• Support weekend and off-shift work as required.
• Support multiple facilities in other states.
• Enter data into multiple platforms.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by adhering to compliance and ergonomic guidelines.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations and company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Maintain predictable and reliable attendance.

Benefits

• Three weeks of vacation, up to 72 hours of sick time, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
• Company-provided 401(k) savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary and retirement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree