Senior Battery Cell Engineer, Advanced Development

General Motors Company; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors Company in Warren, Michigan is seeking a Senior Advanced Battery Cell Engineer to join the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center. You will lead cell build process development, run trials, analyze results, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to mature next‑generation prismatic cell processes.

This hands‑on role spans lab and pilot‑line environments, requiring hands‑on execution and technical leadership, with relocation benefits available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, or other related Science Degree.
• 5 years of experience in battery cells, battery manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, or related field.
• Experience developing or improving manufacturing processes using structured experimentation, data analysis, and root‑cause problem solving
• Demonstrated experience executing process‑development work on equipment, at a build station, in a laboratory, or in a pilot‑line environment
• Ability to create and interpret process requirements, equipment concepts, technical reports, and validation plans; strong communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced battery cell build process development projects in blanking, stacking, welding, packaging, and related assembly operations.
• Plan, set up, run, and document cell builds, experiments, process trials, and equipment evaluations in lab, dry‑room, and pilot‑line environments.
• Work with equipment, fixtures, tooling, controls, automation, materials, and instrumentation to troubleshoot issues and improve process performance.
• Partner with technicians to establish practical work methods and ensure processes are safe, consistent, and repeatable.
• Lead development studies and trials to evaluate process parameters, material interactions, equipment performance, and impact of cell build conditions on quality and performance.
• Develop cell‑build strategies for new architectures, materials, and concepts emphasizing robustness and manufacturability.
• Define development‑phase process requirements, guidelines, work instructions, equipment concepts, tooling, and success criteria.
• Build strategic project plans supporting objectives, maturation, and introduction of new cell build approaches.
• Stay informed on emerging battery manufacturing technologies and apply insights to internal goals.
• Communicate updates and recommendations clearly to stakeholders and elevate risks or gaps that may affect outcomes.

Skills

Process development

Data analysis

Root cause solving

Hands-on equipment

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, or related Science

Job description

General Motors Company in Warren, Michigan is seeking a Senior Advanced Battery Cell Engineer to join the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center. You will lead cell build process development, run trials, analyze results, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to mature next‑generation prismatic cell processes.

This hands‑on role spans lab and pilot‑line environments, requiring hands‑on execution and technical leadership, with relocation benefits available for qualified candidates.