Lead Prototype Build Technician
American Battery Solutions

Job Summary:

The Lead Prototype Build Technician is responsible for overseeing, conducting, and training staff on hands-on assembly, debugging, and verification of battery pack systems and prototypes. This position is also responsible for the assembly, debugging and launch of new products. Allocate team members to successfully complete the daily tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Hands-on individual contributor role responsible for the successful assembly and building of products to meet customer requirements and expectations.
• Assemble products to customer requirements and company goals.
• Assemble highly complex mechanical and electrical components.
• Work with and reports prototyping problems to eliminate future production problems to Production Supervisor, AME, Quality, Product Engineering, and the Launch Manager.
• Perform preventive maintenance/maintenance activities to support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Lead efforts in developing, implementing, and maintaining the Total Productive Maintenance system. (TPM)
• Participate when required in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and work instruction development and reviews.
• Identify and support continuous improvement projects (e.g., cost reduction, efficiency improvements, etc.).
• Responsible for updating work instructions and coordinator with AME for new revision release.
• Support other Prototype areas as required.
• Assist the engineering team to assemble prototype products.
• Assist with specification development for machinery and equipment.
• Train prototype build technicians to operational standards.
• Operate diagnostic equipment without supervision.
• Teach others how to run diagnostic equipment.
• Work with Production Supervisor and Launch Manager to support coordination of team member scheduling and support activities.
• Monitor progress to keep the build schedule on track.
• Ensure materials are available to meet the production schedule.
• Communicate clear instructions to team members.
• Manage the flow of day-to-day operations.
• Record and distribute reports to update progress and issues daily (Downtime, Daily Production, Quality Issues, etc. to calculate OEE).
• Support weekend and off-shift work as required.
• Support multiple facilities in other states.
• Data entry into multiple platforms.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Adhere to and support compliance with ergonomic guidelines.
• Follow and adhere to all safety procedures and protocols.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum of four (4) years manufacturing or mechanical experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of college studies in a related field (mechanical or electrical engineering, etc.) year of equivalent experience in electrification assembly line/high voltage/electrical component handling/battery manufacturing.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of quality systems.
• Able to work in a flexible team environment.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/SharePoint.
• Must be available to work various shift schedules; may need to work overtime.
• Ability to travel between ABS facilities as required.

Key Competencies:

• Working Safely: Creates a generative safety culture. Aware of potential risks and threats in the workplace.
• Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
• Promoting Teamwork: Facilitating involvement, participation, and assurance of decisions amongst self and others; creating a sense of belonging.
• Thinks Strategically: Acts with the long-term future in mind. Considers future impact when weighing decisions. Anticipates trends and future consequences.
• Organization and Planning: Establishes a systematic course for self and/or others to assure accomplishment of objectives. Determines priorities and allocates time and resources effectively.
• Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience and judgment; collects relevant information, seeking input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems.
• Delegates Effectively: Assigns work to others in order to maximize time for strategic thinking and actions. Provides clear guidelines, monitors, redirects and sets limits as needed. Provides challenging assignments, shares authority and provides resources and support.
• Develops and Manages Employees: Actively develops knowledge, skills and abilities of employees to leverage high performance.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to complete physically demanding work.
• May be required to travel to and navigate a variety of locations.
• Excellent depth perception and reaction time.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and stretching.
• Must be able to bend, lift, stretch, stoop, push, pull, stand, and carry as needed to inspect, service, and operate machinery, equipment, and gauges.
• Must work rotating shift schedule; may need to work overtime in emergencies.
• Must be able to maintain attention for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines and inspect parts produced.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to maintain single-task focus and situational awareness.
• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.
• The ability to respond quickly to sounds.
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, colors on prints, and/or operate field instruments/equipment.

Why Join Us

American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive 100% employer paid benefit plans to employees and their family, competitive salary and retirement program. ABS employs a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Benefits Overview

• Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
• Company provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.

About Us

American Battery Solutions Inc. ("ABS") is a manufacturer of advanced batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial on- and off-road vehicles. Located in the heart of the U.S. automotive region with facilities in Michigan and Ohio. In 2023, ABS was acquired by Komatsu, a world leader in construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment in support of Komatsu's 2050 carbon neutrality goal. ABS continues to operate as an independent entity serving Komatsu applications while continuing to expand and grow our core commercial, fleet and industrial business.

As we have grown, ABS has assembled a world-class team of dedicated and experienced engineers. This team is equipped with a deep understanding of high-voltage, automotive-grade battery systems from concept development and prototyping, to testing and validation, to high-volume production. We pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next generation battery experts.

The Location - Lake Orion

American Battery Solutions Headquarters and Innovation Center is located in the heart of South-East Michigan in Orion Township. Orion Township is a Pure Michigan Trail Town that has a long-standing dedication to enhancing trails and pathways in its community, which is home to the Polly Ann Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and Iron Belle Trail. The township boasts more than 50 miles of trails. Southeast Michigan also boasts some of the best eating around! Whether your interest is in furthering your education, enjoying one of the many regional sporting events, or enjoying the vast outdoors that Michigan has to offer, you'll be at the center of it here!

AMERICAN BATTERY SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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