Prototype Build Technician

American Battery Solutions • Lake Orion, MI

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Prototype Build Technician is responsible for hands-on assembly, debugging, and verification of prototype battery pack systems. This role involves working with the engineering team to assemble products according to customer requirements and company goals, including highly complex prototype mechanical and electrical components. The technician will also report prototyping problems to Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME), Production Engineering, and the Launch Manager to help eliminate future production issues. Additionally, the role includes performing preventive maintenance activities to support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), leading efforts in developing and maintaining the TPM system, and supporting Maintenance Technicians as needed. Participation in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and work instruction reviews is also part of the responsibilities, along with identifying and supporting continuous improvement projects such as cost reduction and efficiency improvements. The technician will assist with specification development for machinery and equipment, support weekend and off-shift work, and travel to multiple facilities in other states. Data entry into multiple platforms is required, along with maintaining a safe and clean working environment by adhering to compliance and ergonomic guidelines, federal and state regulations, and all company policies, processes, and procedures. Predictable and reliable attendance is expected.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of college studies in a related field (Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), Electrical Engineering) or equivalent experience in electrification assembly line/high voltage/electrical component handling/battery manufacturing.
• Minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing or mechanic experience.
• Experience working under quality systems such as ISO 9001.
• Able to work in a flexible team environment.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.
• Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
• Working Safely: Creates a generative safety culture. Aware of potential risks and threats in the workplace.
• Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Integrity: Acts and makes decisions in a manner consistent with the needs of the public in the delivery of products/services. Acts in line with the culture and norms of both the organization and society in general.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on individual contributor role responsible for the successful assembly and building of 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.
• Work with and report prototyping problems to Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME), Production Engineering, and the Launch Manager to eliminate future production problems.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities to support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Lead efforts in developing, implementing, and maintaining the TPM system.
• Support Maintenance Technicians, as required.
• Participate when required in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and work instruction reviews.
• Identify and support continuous improvement projects (e.g., cost reduction, efficiency improvements).
• Assist with specification development for machinery and equipment.
• Support weekend and off-shift work as required.
• Support multiple facilities in other states.
• Data entry into multiple platforms.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by adhering to compliance and ergonomic guidelines.
• 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.

Benefits

• Paid time off includes 3 weeks vacation, up to 72 hours sick, 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 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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