Prototype Build Technician

American Battery Solutions • Lake Orion, MI

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About The Position

The Prototype Build Technician is a hands-on individual contributor responsible for assembling, debugging, and verifying prototype battery pack systems and other products to meet customer requirements and company goals. The role works with engineering teams to assemble highly complex mechanical and electrical components and communicates prototyping problems to Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME), Production Engineering, and the Launch Manager to help prevent future production issues.

The technician performs and helps develop, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities; supports Maintenance Technicians as needed; participates in PFMEA and work-instruction reviews; and identifies continuous improvement opportunities. The position also assists with machinery and equipment specifications, enters data into multiple platforms, supports work at multiple facilities in other states, and may work weekends or off shifts as required. A safe, clean workplace and compliance with applicable regulations and company policies are expected.

The work can be physically demanding and may involve travel to and navigation of different locations. It includes prolonged standing, walking, bending, and stretching; lifting up to 50 pounds; operating or inspecting machinery, equipment, gauges, and parts; and maintaining attention and situational awareness in a moderately loud environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

American Battery Solutions provides employer-paid benefits, paid time off, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, and employee development opportunities. The company manufactures advanced batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial vehicles and operates facilities in Michigan and Ohio.

Requirements

• At least two years of college studies in a related field, such as Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience in electrification assembly lines, 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, visual acuity, and ability to maintain attention and situational awareness.
• Ability to respond quickly to sounds and see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Ability to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, and colors on prints and/or operate field instruments or equipment.
• Ability to successfully complete position-specific pre-placement requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, debug, and verify prototype battery pack systems and products to meet customer requirements and company goals.
• Work with engineering teams to assemble highly complex prototype mechanical and electrical components.
• Report prototyping problems to Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME), Production Engineering, and the Launch Manager to help eliminate future production problems.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities and lead efforts to develop, implement, and maintain the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) system.
• Support Maintenance Technicians as required.
• Participate in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (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, and support multiple facilities in other states.
• Enter data into multiple platforms.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment and adhere to ergonomic guidelines, federal and state regulations, and company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned, and 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree