General Motors

Maintenance Lead – Battery Cell Development Center

General Motors • $75K — $95K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
3 days ago
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Qualifications

  • Technical degree, completed apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in industrial maintenance (mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or related field).
  • 7+ years of experience as a maintenance or technical operations specialist in manufacturing, pilot, or development environments.
  • Strong hands-on skills in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or controls systems including robotics, vision systems, and automation diagnostics.
  • Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate work across multiple technicians, assets, and priorities.
  • Ability to wear required PPE and work in a development lab/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Champion a strong safety culture aligned with GM and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate and dispatch daily maintenance work across cell manufacturing assets.
  • Maintain and optimize Preventative and Predictive Maintenance plans and spare parts strategy.
  • Review work orders, prioritize based on safety and impact, and ensure timely closure with quality documentation.
  • Provide first-level technical guidance to maintenance technicians and Technical Operations Specialists.
  • Use maintenance management systems to manage work orders, downtime, and asset history.
  • Work closely with Operations and Engineering to plan maintenance around builds and trials.

Benefits

  • Collaboration with diverse teams across operations and engineering.
  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge battery technology environment.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operations.
  • Potential for role advancement in a rapidly evolving industry.
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Role 

The Maintenance Lead – Battery Cell Development Center is a hands-on role focused on maintenance and uptime of production equipment and ancillary systems at GM’s Ancker-Johnson Battery Cell Development Center (BCDC). The role plans and coordinates maintenance activities, working closely with Technical Operations Specialists, engineering, and operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of advanced battery cell manufacturing equipment and supporting utilities in a fast-paced, non–steady-state environment. 

What You'll Do

 Safety & Compliance 

  • Champion a strong safety culture aligned with GM and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, lockout/tagout, hazardous energy, DG where applicable). 

  • Ensure maintenance activities follow safe work practices, permits; support audits and incident investigations. 

Maintenance Planning & Execution 

  • Coordinate and dispatch daily maintenance work (preventive, predictive, and corrective) across cell manufacturing assets (e.g., mixing, coating, calendering, assembly, formation, test, utilities). 

  • Maintain and optimize Preventative and Predictive Maintenance plans, spare parts strategy, and work instructions to support uptime and development needs. 

  • Review work orders, prioritize based on safety, impact, and schedule, and ensure timely closure with quality documentation. 

  • Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring equipment issues. 

Technical Leadership 

  • Provide first-level technical guidance to maintenance technicians and Technical Operations Specialists on mechanical, electrical, controls, and robotics issues. 

  • Support equipment commissioning, upgrades, and trials in partnership with engineering and suppliers. 

  • Promote standard methods, troubleshooting guides, and best practices across shifts. 

Reliability, Documentation & Systems 

  • Use maintenance management systems (Maximo) to manage work orders, downtime, and asset history. 

  • Track and help deliver KPIs such as uptime, MTTR/MTBF, response time, and maintenance backlog. 

  • Ensure accurate documentation of changes, repairs, and settings to support traceability and repeatability. 

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement 

  • Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, central EHS teams, and Facilities to plan maintenance around builds and trials. 

  • Identify and implement improvements that reduce unplanned downtime, improve maintainability, and enhance safety. 

  • Support GMS and continuous-improvement activities (e.g., problem-solving, standard work, visual management). 

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) 

  • Technical degree, completed apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in industrial maintenance (mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or related field). 

  • 7+ years of experience as a maintenance or technical operations specialist in manufacturing, pilot, or development environments. 

  • Strong hands-on skills in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or controls systems including robotics, vision systems, and automation diagnostics. 

  • Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation. 

  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate work across multiple technicians, assets, and priorities. 

  • Ability to wear required PPE and work in a development lab / manufacturing environment, including off-shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed. 

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) 

  • Knowledge of lithium‑ion cell manufacturing processes (electrode, assembly, formation). 

  • Experience in development, pilot, or startup environments. 

  • Experience using Maximo and maintenance planning tools. 

  • Background in reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), TPM, or similar methodologies. 

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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