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.

Title:
Internship – PFAS Chemicals Research & Sustainability in Battery Manufacturing

Objective:
To investigate the presence, role, and environmental impact of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in battery cell and PCB manufacturing, with a focus on improving sustainability and recycling practices.

Background:
PFAS (Polyfluoroalkyl substances) are widely used in industrial applications due to a multitude of beneficial properties. However, their persistence in the environment and potential health impacts have raised concerns, especially in battery manufacturing. This is leading to questions about recycling processes and their abilities to deal with the different PFAS variants.

• Conduct a literature review on PFAS chemicals used in battery cell and PCB manufacturing.
• Identify which PFAS are present in battery products and manufacturing processes used at Navitas.
• Analyze how PFAS break down and their environmental impact during manufacturing and recycling.
• Review current recycling Saltburn practices and assess how PFAS are managed or reduced in these processes.
• Develop recommendations for questions to ask recyclers regarding PFAS handling and reduction.
• Summarize findings and propose actionable steps for the company to improve PFAS management and sustainability.

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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