Job Summary:
The Prototype Build Technician is responsible for hands-on assembly, debugging, and verification of prototype battery pack systems.
Responsibilities:
- Hands-on individual contributor role responsible for the successful assembly and building of products to meet customer requirements and expectations.
- Assemble products to customer requirements and company goals.
- Assemble highly complex prototype mechanical and electrical components.
- Report back to Lead Prototype Build Technician issues encountered to eliminate future production problems.
- Perform preventive maintenance/maintenance activities to support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
- 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, etc.).
- Assist the engineering team to assemble prototype products.
- Assist with specification development for machinery and equipment.
- Support other Prototype areas as required.
- 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.
- Adhere to and support compliance with ergonomic guidelines.
- Follow and adhere to all safety procedures and protocols.
- Adhere to federal and state regulations.
- Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
- Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
- Predictable and reliable attendance.
Position Qualifications:
- Minimum of one (1) year manufacturing or mechanical experience.
- College studies in a related field (mechanical or electrical engineering, etc.) or prior experience in high voltage/electrical component handling/battery manufacturing.
- Working knowledge of quality systems.
- Able to work in a flexible team environment.
- Working knowledge in Microsoft Word/Excel/SharePoint is preferred.
- Must be available to work various shift schedules; may need to work overtime.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Key Competencies:
- Working Safely: Creates a generative safety culture. Aware of potential risks and threats in the workplace.
- Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
- Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.
- Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
- Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
- 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.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Able to complete physically demanding work.
- May be required to travel to and navigate a variety of locations.
- Excellent depth perception and reaction time.
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and stretching.
- Must be able to bend, lift, stretch, stoop, push, pull, stand, and carry as needed to inspect, service, and operate machinery, equipment, and gauges.
- Must be able to maintain attention for long periods of time.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines and inspect parts produced.
- Must have good hand/eye coordination.
- Ability to maintain single-task focus and situational awareness.
- The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.
- The ability to respond quickly to sounds.
- The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
- May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, colors on prints, and/or operate field instruments/equipment.
Why Join Us
American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive benefit plan options at no cost and competitive salary to all associates. ABS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Benefits Overview
- Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability life insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
- Company provided 401K savings plan with matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
- Voluntary benefits offerings.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee Referral program.
- Employee development and career growth opportunities.
About Us
At American Battery Solutions (ABS) we are developing the next generation of battery energy storage systems that will power the vehicles of today and tomorrow! Our team works with the latest technologies and battery chemistries engineering, testing, and manufacturing batteries to power the world’s electric propulsion transition. At ABS you may get a chance to work on a project for an autonomous warehouse robot or an autonomous lawnmower, or you may work on a battery for a fleet of delivery vehicles or a transit bus, or even an EV start-up or a massive grid energy storage system.
Our team is led by some of the industry’s most experienced professionals, but we pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next-generation battery experts.
The Location - Lake Orion
American Battery Solutions Headquarters and Innovation Center is located in the heart of South-East Michigan in Orion Township. Orion Township is a Pure Michigan Trail Town that has a long-standing dedication to enhancing trails and pathways in its community, which is home to the Polly Ann Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and Iron Belle Trail. The township boasts more than 50 miles of trails. Southeast Michigan also boasts some of the best eating around! Whether your interest is in furthering your education, enjoying one of the many regional sporting events, or enjoying the vast outdoors that Michigan has to offer, you’ll be at the center of it here!
AMERICAN BATTERY SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
