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.

Navitas is ready to invest in you!  We are seeking a Lab Tech in Ann Arbor, Michigan that will work under the direction of senior technical staff members to produce, test, and evaluate lithium battery materials, electrodes, cells, and other cell components.

This is a 1st shift position 6:00am - 2:30pm Mon-Fri.

This position will pay between $19.00 and $20.00 per hour.

Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.

• Assembly of lithium-ion cells and other items.
• Set up and operation of cell assembly equipment and lab equipment.
• Handle and dispense chemicals under supervision.
• Process electrodes and other cell materials.
• QA measurements using hand measuring tools (calipers, ruler, drop gauges, etc.).
• Operation of battery cyclers and electronic meters.
• Follow work orders, traveler sheets, verbal instructions, engineering drawings, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and safety data sheets to conduct work.
• Participate in lab management functions (equipment/assets/area hygiene, maintenance and management; chemical hygiene; environment, health and safety; quality system; etc.) as assigned.
• Comply with Navitas policies and procedures.
• On site presence is essential and necessary including weekends and holidays if deemed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• High school diploma, including new graduates.
• Hands-on industrial/technical experience is highly preferred.
• STEM AS, some college, trade school, skilled trades or equivalent work, military, or technical hobby experience (such as PC building, home handyperson, maker/gearhead) is preferred.
• Battery industry experience is preferred.

East Penn Benefits:

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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