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 a Test Engineering Manager in Ann Arbor, Michigan to lead and grow our product development battery testing team. This role is responsible for managing the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of all product development testing activities, ensuring battery safety, performance, and compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. 

• Lead and manage the test engineering team (mechanical, electrical, and software-focused engineers and technicians).
• Develop and maintain test plans, procedures, and protocols for lithium-ion cell, module, and pack-level testing (performance, life cycle, abuse, thermal, vibration, environmental).
• Oversee the commissioning, calibration, and maintenance of testing equipment and test labs (including cyclers, chambers, safety systems).
• Ensure data quality, traceability, and analysis to support design validation, root cause investigations, and continuous product improvement.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product Engineering, and Quality to support DVP&R (Design Verification Plan and Report) and regulatory compliance (UL, UN38.3, ISO26262, MIL-PRF, etc.).
• Implement and maintain health and safety standards within the testing environment.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and resource planning for test projects, including those involving outsourced testing.
• Evaluate and implement new testing technologies and automation to improve lab efficiency and throughput.
• Provide technical mentorship and career development for test engineers and technicians.
• Prepare and present detailed technical reports, test summaries, and performance analyses to internal and external stakeholders
• Performs in a manner that will prevent errors and omissions
• Provides advisory support and assistance to the department manager as needed
• Responsible for meeting team targets and key performance indicators
• Follow all safety guidelines and operate in a safe manner
• Physical presence on the job is essential
• Other duties as assigned by management

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of relevant experience in battery testing, validation, or related engineering roles.
• 2+ years in a technical leadership or management position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be comfortable supporting US-military funded work and building products for military testing and use
• Strong understanding of lithium-ion battery systems, electrochemical testing methods, and failure modes.
• Experience with high-voltage safety standards and test lab operations.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems, battery cyclers, environmental chambers, and test automation.
• Proficient in data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, etc.).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership 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.

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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