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International High-Voltage Battery - Cell Technical Specialist in Rochester Hills, Michigan
Position Overview
Our ePowertrain Team is expanding, and we are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a High-Voltage Battery - Cell Technical Specialist. As a skilled engineer specializing in cell assembly and battery chemistries, you will play a key role in driving the quality, performance, and reliability of NMC, LFP, and emerging cell chemistries within the commercial vehicle industry.
In this position, you will oversee the technical aspects of battery cell assembly, track quality metrics, collaborate with suppliers, and support Value Creation Teams (VCTs) to optimize assembly processes and ensure compliance with the highest industry standards. Your expertise will be vital in maintaining strong relationships with cell suppliers, resolving assembly challenges, and ensuring the delivery of safe, reliable, and high-performance battery solutions.
This position will involve collaboration with our TRATON partners using Lean-Agile methodology, working closely with global teams to co-develop innovative solutions and integrate externally sourced battery technologies.
Location: Hybrid role based in Rochester Hills, MI; Lisle, IL; or San Antonio, TX.
Responsibilities
Cell Assembly Oversight: Lead the technical oversight of localized NMC and LFP cell assembly processes, ensuring adherence to specifications, quality standards, and performance requirements.NMC & LFP Chemistry Expertise: Utilize experience and in-depth knowledge of NMC & LFP chemistry to optimize cell assembly processes and ensure compatibility with application requirements.
Redundancy Planning: Develop and implement redundancy strategies to ensure continuity of cell supply and production output.
Verification, Certification, and Testing Support: Utilizing lean-agile methodology, work as a highly productive member of a global Value Creation Team (VCT) to provide technical support, ensuring thorough validation and certification of NMC and LFP cell performance and reliability. Help generate localized validation plans, ensure they are properly executed, process and analyze results, identify anomalies, and compare against the global dataset.
Quality Metrics Tracking: Establish and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for cell assembly quality, tracking metrics to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
Supplier Interface: Serve as the primary interface with NMC and LFP cell suppliers in the North American Region (NAR), collaborating on assembly processes, quality assurance, quantity requirements, cost, and technical needs.
On-site Supplier Support: Provide on-site technical support at supplier facilities to resolve assembly issues, conduct audits, and ensure alignment with manufacturing best practices.
Collaboration with SQE Team: Work closely with the Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) team to define and implement quality control measures, audit protocols, and corrective actions related to cell assembly. Review and assess suppliers' DVP&R results, track production, and support resolution of quality issues via the 8D process.
Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives in cell assembly processes, leveraging data-driven insights and lessons learned to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of cell assembly processes, supplier communications, quality metrics, and corrective actions - ensuring transparency and traceability.
Research, aggregate, and rate present and future cell technologies; summarize and provide updates to leadership and program teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
At least 12 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies
At least 2 years of experience leading new technologies or specialized technologies
OR
Master’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
At least 8 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies
At least 2 years of experience leading new technologies or specialized technologies
OR
PhD in Engineering or Engineering Technology
At least 5 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies or specialized technologies
At least 2 years of experience leading new technologies or specialized technologies
Additional Requirements
- Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Desired Skills
Experience in cell assembly, with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and performance testing.
Expertise in NMC and LFP cell chemistry, with a focus on optimizing assembly techniques for performance and reliability.
Experience in developing and implementing KPIs and quality metrics for manufacturing processes.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools to interpret quality data and drive improvement initiatives.
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with global TRATON teams and external suppliers.
Willingness to travel and provide on-site support at supplier locations as needed.
Ability and flexibility to travel, including internationally, for up to 2 weeks a few times per year.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related fieldKnowledge of battery cell testing standards and protocols (e.g., IEC, UL).
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards applicable to battery cell assembly.
Experience with supplier management and relationship building.
Certification in Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Benefits and Compensation
We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.
For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience.
You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.
Company Overview
At International Motors, LLC* (“International”), we’ve never backed away from forging our own path. Our openness and ability to meet customers where they are, combined with our curious mindset is what defines us as a company. And as individuals. With big changes ahead for the commercial vehicle industry, and people counting on us to keep things moving, we say: bring on the journey.
ABOUT INTERNATIONALFrom a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com (https://www.international.com/our-company) .
*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@International.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.