R&D Scientist

Navitas Systems LLC, a leader in comprehensive energy storage solutions, was formed in 2011 with the merger of MicroSun Innovative Energy Storage Solutions and MicroSun Electronics, and the acquisition of lithium battery company A123 Systems’ Government Solutions Group. In 2019, East Penn Manufacturing, one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, acquired majority interest in Navitas Systems. In SEVEN remarkable decades, East Penn has grown from a one-room shop with a product line of five automotive batteries to one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers with over 10,500 full-time employees, 515 product designs, operations around the world, and hundreds of awards for industry excellence.

At our Navitas facilities we engage in the research, design, development, and manufacture of advanced lithium cells and energy storage products and systems for both commercial customers and U.S. Government/military customers. We invest in our people, they are and always will be the heart of this company. Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then Navitas is the right place for you.

Overview

Navitas is ready to invest in you! We are seeking an R&D Scientist in Ann Arbor, Michigan that will work under the direction of senior technical staff members to produce, test and evaluate lithium battery materials, electrodes, and other cell components.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemistry-type laboratory work to prepare battery material samples, battery electrodes, and lithium battery test cells.
• Operate lab equipment, including cell assembly equipment, mixing and coating equipment, cell testing equipment, glove boxes, optical and electron microscopes, and analytical instruments.
• Test data work up, visualization, interpretation and reporting.
• Utilize cell models and tools to design and analyze electrodes and cells.
• Write and contribute to reports and presentations as directed.
• Present data and conclusions to the senior technical staff.
• Participate in lab management functions (equipment/assets/area hygiene, maintenance and management; chemical hygiene; environment, health and safety; quality system; etc.) as assigned.
• Comply with Navitas policies and procedures.
• On site presence is essential and necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science (other STEM degrees may be considered with 2+ years of battery industry experience)
• Lithium/Lithium-ion battery coursework or industry experience is preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be comfortable supporting US Military-funded work and building products for military testing and use
• Familiarity with battery science/technology, materials synthesis, materials analysis, electrode mixing/coating, lithium cell assembly, battery cell formation and/or battery cell testing
• Strong organizational and communication skills
  
  

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) the individual must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

East Penn Benefits

Navitas/East Penn Offers Excellent Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• Paid company holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities
  
  

At Navitas/East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

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