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 Lean Manufacturing Intern in Ann Arbor, Michigan that will assist with developing improved and more efficient methods for manufacturing operators without sacrificing safety or quality. The intern will be assigned a project or projects and mentored by a senior staff member this fall from approximately September to November.

• Assist with identifying process issues and develop corrective actions
• Identify efficiency opportunities, prove them out, then implement changes
• Support associate issues to develop resolutions or communicate proper assembly techniques
• Assist with developing and maintaining work instructions
• Read and comprehend instructions and follow established procedures, update as necessary for design changes or efficiency improvements
• Troubleshoot process related issues affecting safety and product quality
• Monitor & maintain equipment to meet company standards
• Develop, write, and follow standard operating procedures and methods
• Follow approved ESD prevention practices
• Perform time studies of manufacturing processes; identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvements
• Maintain a clean, organized work area
• Comply with Navitas policies and procedures
• Perform in a manner that will prevent errors and omissions
• On site presence is essential and necessary
• Other duties as assigned by management

Education: Interns are generally college students pursuing STEM degree programs. There are no specific restrictions on major, graduation year, or progress.

Preferred experience: Battery (or related) industry exposure or some coursework including battery science/technology is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Individuals must be comfortable supporting US military-funded work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to read, write, and communicate with coworkers and management
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities

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.