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.

The Designer I will be responsible for the design, development, and release of design models and prints for battery cells, modules and packs for customized applications in the government, military, aerospace, and other specialty, high-performance market segments.  This position will be the lead of model design and BOM creation from concept design phase through successful production launch. This position requires the ability to read instructions represented in manuals and follow these instructions.  This position exists in a temperature-controlled environment.

• Read and comprehend instructions and follow established procedures
• Generate innovative detailed design concepts
• Check part and assembly drawings, perform and document tolerance stack-up analysis, and implement GD&T on assembly and part drawings
• Creation of models, prints, and BOM for design in a revision-controlled state throughout the development and production launch process
• Perform upfront FEA analysis using SolidWorks Simulation software
• Define critical characteristics and inspection criteria for incoming components, assemblies, and final assemblies.
• Support prototype supplier sourcing and technical communications
• Support activities related to the measurement of critical characteristics internally and at suppliers.
• Directly manage prototype part acquisition, inspection, and initial prototype assembly
• Prepare design review packages for team review and evaluation
• Complete design evaluations and actions items to close out design review open issues
• Design fixtures and tooling required to support prototype builds.
• 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
• Participate in activities needed to support the management functions of the team.
• Follow all safety guidelines and operate in a safe manner
• Physical presence on the job is essential including weekends and holidays if deemed necessary
• Other duties as assigned by management

Education and Experience

• Associates Degree or higher in technical discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of design experience using SolidWorks or similar CAD package

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in SolidWorks CAD software
• Proficient in the application of GD&T for component and assembly prints and specifications
• Practical experience in the design and application of structural parts fabricated from a variety of means such as molding, casting, machining, and additive manufacturing
• Experience in BOM management and release of drawings in a PDM or document control system
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, and visual
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel
• Battery system product development experience
• Phase-gate style product development process experience
• Upfront FEA experience using Silkworks Simulation tools
• Experience in the design of product involving electrical assemblies
• Design for Six Sigma project experience

• 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