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.

Navitas is ready to invest in you!  We are seeking an experienced Senior Lab Technician in Ann Arbor, Michigan that will work as part of a Research & Development team, will produce and evaluate lithium-ion battery Materials, electrodes, other cell components, and test cells.  

This position pays between $22.00-$24.00 per hour

Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.

• Conduct chemistry-type laboratory work to prepare battery material samples, battery electrodes, and lithium battery test cells.
• Assembly of lithium-ion cells and other items.
• Set up and 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 and reporting.
• Contribute to reports and presentations as directed.
• Follow work orders, traveler sheets, verbal instructions, engineering drawings, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and safety data sheets to conduct work.
• 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 including weekends and holidays if deemed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Management Responsibilities:  Direct reports as assigned by R&D management.

• BA/BS in a STEM field (chemistry, biology, etc.) including new graduates.
• Non-STEM BA with 5+ years, BST with 5+ years, STEM AS or trade school with 10+ years, or high school diploma with 15+ years, of laboratory/technical experience.
• Some individuals may qualify for Laboratory Technician or Scientist/Engineer positions.
• Lithium/lithium-ion battery coursework or industry experience is preferred.
• Experience in one or more areas is preferred: battery or energy storage industry, battery science/technology, materials formulation or synthesis, materials testing/analysis, electrode mixing/coating, lithium cell assembly, battery cell formation, battery cell testing.

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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