What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROCESS ENGINEERING INTERN - SUMMER position at East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries?
Get to know East Penn!
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.
Overview
Navitas is ready to invest in you! We are seeking a Process Engineering Intern in Ann Arbor, Michigan that will support lithium-ion cell and battery pack production by performing technical and Engineering support tasks. The intern will be assigned a project and mentored by a senior staff member this summer from approximately May to August.
Responsibilities
- Support troubleshooting of automated production assembly equipment
- Work with manufacturing engineering to implement approved process changes
- Assist in process optimization studies
- Write and help maintain operator work instructions
- Ensure daily 5S of work area (maintain clean and organized work areas)
- Follow all company policies regarding safety, quality, and conduct
- Physical presence on the job is essential and necessary
- Other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Education: Interns are generally college students pursuing STEM degree programs. There are no specific restrictions on major, graduation year, or progress.
Preferred experience: Battery (or related) industry exposure or some coursework including battery science/technology is preferred but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must be comfortable supporting US military-funded work and building products for US military testing and use.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to lift 40 pound loads several times per day
- Ability to work in dry room / clean room environment (0 to 2% relative humidity)
ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) the individual must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
