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Senior Researcher

AT General Motors
General Motors

Senior Researcher

Warren, MI

Description

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren on a full-time basis.

The Role

The Senior Researcher will generate innovative ideas, propose new R&D projects, evaluate technologies, plan and execute projects to meet customer needs and ensure timely protection of all IP.

You will lead research and/or experiments to collect required data and validate research ideas in developing as well as write timely and high-quality research reports, external publications, and records of invention to document new ideas and research results in your area of research

What You'll Do

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  • Generate innovative ideas, propose new R&D projects, evaluate technologies, plan and execute projects to meet customer needs. Ensure timely protection of all IP
  • Lead research and/or experiments to collect required data and validate research ideas in developing. Write timely and high-quality research reports, external publications, and records of invention to document new ideas and research results in your area of research
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry and technical developments to grow core technical skills and competencies.
  • Manage relationships and grow partnership with divisional staffs to meet project objectives
  • Observe and ensure support personnel proper safety practices and ensure personal protective equipment is in working order. Communicate laboratory hazards appropriately.
  • Execute technical and special assignments.
  • Assist lab management in identifying megatrends in technology and business strategies in the automotive sector.
  • Contribute responses to threats and opportunities.
  • Represent GM as a leader to the external technical and business communities.
  • Lead technical discussions and reviews as an expert in your field, and communicate results and progress across the organization.
  • Grow and diversify personal skills and competency base.
  • In-depth knowledge of the state-of-the-art research in specialized areas.
  • Consistently demonstrate innovative thinking and strong partnership.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experienced individual researcher with 3-5 years experience

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Ph.D degree in Science or Engineering
  • Demonstrated background in battery research and development
  • Experience with battery component material development, such as active material or electrolyte
  • In-depth knowledge of state-of-art technologies in energy storage area
  • Capable of generating innovative ideas, proposing, planning, and executing research project on core area of energy storage
  • Ability to design and proceed the experiment for material development and study
  • Capable of work both independently and collaborate with cross-function teams
  • Effective communication skills with other researchers or engineers
  • Ability to work multi-task with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to lead technical discussion within the team
  • Ability to analyze and interpret experimental data
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Hand-on experience with chemical or material characterization

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • > 5 years of experience in battery development area in material or cell level
  • > 5 year of hands on experience with larger battery cell format (pouch, cylindrical)
  • Hands-on experience and background on battery component materials
  • Experience with cell fabrication and testing processing and equipment (e.g. Pilot level)

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

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About GM

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Why Join Us

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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202509905
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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