Advanced Cell Engineer

Description

On-site: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center (WBCIC) in Warren, Michigan on a full-time basis (5 days/week).

The Role:
At General Motors, we’re driving the future of mobility through cutting-edge battery innovation. As an Advanced Cell Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in developing and refining cell technologies that power our next-generation electric vehicles. This is a hands-on, on-site position at WBCIC, where you’ll collaborate with top-tier engineers and researchers to push the boundaries of energy storage.

We’re looking for a candidate who is passionate about advancing technologies in automotive battery cells and eager to continuously learn and grow. You will be responsible for leveraging your technical experience to complement a talented team of advanced cell engineers, to develop and implement solutions for cell designs, and builds that meet project timelines.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

Lead daily build activities of electrode production at WBCIC

Support the design, development, and validation of advanced battery cells for automotive applications

Apply your understanding of cell architecture, electrochemistry, and manufacturing processes to improve performance and reliability

Analyze and interpret data from cell builds and testing to identify root causes and drive improvements at the component and electrode level

Present technical findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders and leadership

Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, 8D, PDCA, etc) to resolve issues and optimize processes

Identify innovations in operational equipment and emerging technologies, providing engineering support and recommendations to adjacent teams to promote safe operations, improved quality, and cutting-edge processes.

Stay informed on upcoming advanced technologies within the electrification community to ensure alignment with capabilities, maintaining safety, quality, and on-time execution.

Formulate strategic project plans to ensure the efficient execution of advanced cell engineering goals.

Collaborate with cross-functional team members, such as cell design, product execution, research, and manufacturing engineering, to support timely completion of cell builds at the WBCIC.

Work with the Component and Integration Engineers to scale up build parameters for large-scale electrode builds based on test results at smaller scales

Establish quality standards and workflows for electrode builds and collaborate with technicians to drive process adjustments to meet quality and yield goals.

Develop and apply quality control systems to drive continuous improvement in safety metrics.

Use statistical tools to quantify relationship between build conditions and electrode parameters, and address any gaps in electrode-level performance

Track ongoing projects and provide relevant and succinct technical status updates to stakeholders at a regular cadence, identifying and escalating critical risks to maintain progress and mitigate potential roadblocks.

Work with engineering and manufacturing teams to convert cell-level requirements into component-level specifications.

Stay abreast with technology trends and roadmaps in electrode manufacturing for automotive grade cells

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, or other related Science Degree

Hands-on electrode manufacturing experience (mixing, coating, calendaring, slitting) or similar relevant engineering experience

2 years of engineering experience

Working knowledge of cell technology, including cell design and manufacturing processes

Strong analytical skills for data analysis, project management, and problem-solving

High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team environment

Persuasive communication and presentation skills

High level analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Master’s Degree, PhD, or other advanced certifications

Prior technical knowledge with automotive electrical components, preferably prismatic cells

Hands-on experience building electrodes for large format cells

Familiarity with vision systems for defect detection and quality control

Knowledge of quality tools and statistical process control

A passion for innovation and a collaborative mindset in a fast-paced environment

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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