Prototype Build Technician

b850b09a-85f3-45a3-9072-51b8e5da9e81 • Lake Orion, MI

11h • 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 teams to build products to customer requirements and company goals, while identifying and reporting prototyping issues to help prevent future production problems. The role also supports maintenance, process reviews, continuous improvement, and equipment specification development. Work may involve weekends, off-shifts, travel to other states, and support for multiple facilities as required.

The position requires a related college background or equivalent electrification, electrical component, high-voltage, or battery manufacturing experience, along with manufacturing or mechanic experience. The technician must be able to work safely in a physically demanding manufacturing environment, maintain quality and compliance standards, and perform accurate data entry. The work environment can be moderately loud and requires sustained attention, coordination, and the ability to recognize and respond to potential hazards.

American Battery Solutions manufactures advanced batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial vehicles. The company is based in Orion Township, Michigan, and operates facilities in Michigan and Ohio. ABS is an independent entity acquired by Komatsu in 2023 and continues to develop battery systems and expand its business.

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 line work, high-voltage work, 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 prolonged standing, walking, bending, and stretching.
• Ability to bend, lift, stretch, stoop, push, pull, stand, and carry as needed to inspect, service, and operate machinery, equipment, and gauges.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• 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, and colors on prints and/or operate field instruments and 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 according to customer requirements and company goals.
• Assemble 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 in support of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the 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.
• Support multiple facilities in other states.
• Enter data into multiple platforms.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment and follow 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree