Process Engineer – Electrode & Assembly – Battery Cell Development Center

Job Description

The Role

The Process Engineer - Electrode & Assembly supports senior engineers in developing improving and troubleshooting battery-cell manufacturing processes from electrode through cell assembly at GMs Battery Cell Development Center.

The scope includes processes such as roll press slitting drying notching stacking welding assembly packaging sealing and electrolyte filling. The engineer works under general supervision with limited guidance independently executes assigned work uses judgment on moderate-scope problems and escalates complex products equipment quality and safety decisions.

What Youll Do

• Support and lead development troubleshooting and improving processes from roll press through electrolyte fill.
• Execute assigned trials experiments development builds and document conditions results defects and recommendations.
• Support the development of process settings operating windows standard work inspection methods and requirements across assigned process steps.
• Use process data root-cause analysis DOE capability studies and SPC to investigate defects recommend corrective actions and verify results.
• Support PFMEA control plans reaction plans equipment installation commissioning FAT SAT runoff and process validation.
• Coordinate assigned work with technicians controls quality materials product engineering and suppliers; communicate results risks and open issues clearly.
• Follow GM requirements for battery handling dry-room operations electrolyte chemicals equipment and safe work practices.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in mechanical electrical chemical manufacturing materials industrial engineering or a related discipline.
• 3 years of relevant experience in process engineering manufacturing engineering battery manufacturing advanced manufacturing or comparable precision manufacturing.
• Practical experience supporting a manufacturing process equipment area engineering workstream or improvement project.
• Experience planning trials analyzing process data documenting results and recommending practical improvements.
• Working knowledge of root-cause analysis process capability SPC DOE or similar problem-solving methods.
• Ability to read engineering drawings basic GD&T process-flow diagrams equipment manuals and mechanical electrical or pneumatic schematics.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work hands-on in battery cell development environment
• Demonstrated excellent level of analytical ability interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and difficult projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with one or more of the following: roll pressing slitting drying notching stacking welding cell assembly packaging sealing leak testing or electrolyte filling.
• Experience with lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing or development automotive manufacturing high-volume automation or precision manufacturing.
• Familiarity with laser ultrasonic or resistance welding; vacuum systems; automated dispensing; machine vision; robotics; PLCs; MES; or manufacturing data systems.
• Experience with Minitab Q-DAS Python Power BI or similar data-analysis tools.
• Familiarity with APQP PPAP IATF 16949 PFMEA control plans or comparable quality systems; knowledge of battery materials moisture control dry-room practices and safe electrolyte handling.
• Demonstrated understanding of plant floor work and product design manufacturability
• Multiple different Manufacturing engineering assignments with successful individual achievements or strong team-based achievements

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g. H1-B OPT STEM OPT CPT TN J-1 etc). This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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