General Motors is redefining mobility through human-centered design, creating vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. They are turning today's impossible into tomorrow's standard by innovating in hardware, battery systems, design, software, and safety features. The company aims to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation globally.
Requirements
- Demonstrated background in battery-related research and development
- Experience with battery component material development (e.g., active material or electrolyte)
- In-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art energy storage technologies
- Ability to generate innovative ideas, propose, plan, and execute research projects
- Strong experimental design and execution skills for material development
- Strong data analysis and interpretation skills
- Hands-on experience with chemical or material characterization
Responsibilities
- Develop novel materials for advanced battery technology with corresponding evaluation, characterization, and data analysis
- Design and integrate battery cells; perform cell-level evaluation
- Optimize battery cell performance (e.g., formation protocols)
- Conduct failure mode and root cause analyses
- Summarize research results in reports, journal publications, and conference presentations
- Initiate innovative concepts and research projects
- Design and execute experiments to solve technical problems
Other
- Ph.D. in Science or Engineering
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Effective communication and ability to lead technical discussions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- 3–5 years of experience in material or cell-level battery development
- Hands-on experience with battery materials handling, synthesis, modification, and characterization
- Experience with larger battery cell formats (pouch, cylindrical)
- Background in cell fabrication and testing
- GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.
- This role is categorized as onsite.
- The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
- This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
