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Battery Lifecycle Engineer

AT General Motors
General Motors

Battery Lifecycle Engineer

Warren, MI

Description

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role
The EV Battery Lifecycle Engineer position will focus on the development and execution of battery recycling strategies. You will work with a cross-functional team to create battery lifecycle strategies for GM batteries to meet corporate goals for sustainability and our Zero-Zero-Zero mission.

What You'll Do

  • Support GM's EV battery recycling strategy for GM's battery materials including the development of closed-loop recycling supply chains.
  • Manage projects in support of executing on the Li-Ion battery recycling strategy such as recycling material evaluations and closed-loop recycling pilot projects.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Global GM Customer Care and Aftersales, Research and Development, Product Development, Purchasing, Finance, and external suppliers to execute recycling and remanufacturing projects.
  • Responsible for the execution of recycling development trials and the documentation of results to build GM's technical knowledge of recycling processes and suppliers.
  • Evaluate supplier capabilities and proposals for contract awards
  • Write Statement of Requirements (SORs) for battery lifecycle Requests for Quotations (RFQs).
  • Support Lifecycle and Innovation Business Case Development by analyzing data, monitoring industry conditions and developments, and soliciting input from stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Communications team on the crafting of internal and external communications related to recycling.
  • Collaborate with cross functional team to develop a pack, module, and cell sustainability plan with stakeholders
  • Collaborate with Pack, Module, and cell Technical Specialists to develop design for recyclability requirements
  • Serve as a representative of the team and General Motors at external forums and conferences.

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Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field
  • 5 years of professional Engineering experience
  • Technical knowledge of EV batteries or related technology - such as battery lifecycle, battery chemistry, cell or pack development, validation, etc
  • Capability to collaborate cross-functionally with Service, Sustainable Workplaces, New Business Development, Product Planning, and Communications departments.
  • Capability to develop and deliver high quality communications to internal and external stakeholders

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Graduate Degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental, or Manufacturing
  • International technical and business experience.
  • Understanding of automotive service processes and requirements.
  • Demonstrated project management experience with external companies
  • Familiar with battery electrochemistry theory and practice
  • Systems engineering experience
  • Demonstrated capability to develop business cases for decisions requiring technical, logistical,
  • regulatory, manufacturing and supplier inputs

About GM

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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202503970
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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