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 Test Engineering Supervisor in Ann Arbor, Michigan that will lead and manage a team of Test Engineers and Technicians responsible for testing activities in production, warranty, and Design Verification/Product Validation (DV/PV). This role involves approving timecards, conducting one-on-one meetings with direct reports, and providing weekly KPI updates to the Director of Manufacturing Technologies. 

• Supervise and mentor Test Engineers and Technicians
• Approve timecards and manage daily assignments and priorities
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with direct reports to provide feedback and support
• Oversee production testing, warranty testing, and DV/PV testing of battery modules, electronics, software, and packs
• Review and update test procedures and specifications in collaboration with the development team
• Manage test equipment suppliers and test labs to support product development goals
• Perform root cause analysis of test failures and recommend corrective actions to the development team.
• Assist in new project bids and proposals regarding testing feasibility, scope of work, cost, and timing
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines and maintain a safe working environment
• Maintain physical presence on the job, including weekends and holidays if deemed necessary
• Develop and execute product verification test plans
• Prepare and present weekly KPI reports to the Director of Manufacturing Technologies
• Support production acceptance test hardware procedures and reports for battery pack testing
• Physical presence on the job is essential and necessary
• Follow all safety guidelines and operate in a safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
• 3+ years of work experience in product testing and validation
• Work experience in battery module and/or pack level testing and validation is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comfortable supporting US military-funded work and building products for military testing and use.
• Experience in design validation planning to customer requirements using DFMEA and DVP&R is a plus
• Familiarity with battery cycling equipment programming, maintenance, and operation is a plus
• Experience with environmental testing (shock, vibration, thermal) is a plus
• Experience in battery safety testing (UNDOT 38.3, SAE J2464) is a plus
• Proficient in designing and writing test control programs in LabVIEW (or similar test software)
• Experience working with CAN (Controller Area Network), preferably with CANalyzer or similar software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Data report automation experience (Excel macros, VBA, Python, etc.) is a plus.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) the employee 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.

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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