Job Description

Hybrid - This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, Michigan three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

The EV Battery Sustainability Engineer will support development of GM’s battery sustainability strategy and its implementation. You will assist in identifying, prioritizing and rigorously evaluating risks and opportunities along the value chain of the electric vehicle (EV) battery life cycle, inclusive of end-of-life (EoL) opportunities. This includes understanding markets, business model evaluation relating to battery life cycle, partnering with internal and external subject matter experts to support the development of a data-driven approach to assess opportunities and help identify implementation paths. Selected candidate will work with cross-functional teams to develop and execute battery lifecycle strategies for manufacturing, service, and end-of-life batteries to meet General Motors aggressive sustainability and Zero-Zero-Zero goals.

What You'll Do

• Support the development, analysis, communication and implementation of battery lifecycle strategies
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to evaluate technical and business solutions against corporate, policy and customer requirements
• Work with purchasing to develop statements of work and support the request for quote processes for EV battery end-of-life services
• Keep abreast of technical and business trends associated with EoL EV battery markets and provide critical analysis to help identify pros and cons of various approaches
• Keep abreast of key players and competitive landscape in end-of-life EV battery markets – capabilities, geographical reach, technology
• Support recycled battery material evaluations in collaboration with internal team and external partners
• Support Lifecycle and Innovation Business Case Development
• Support International analysis of battery lifecycle elements
• Assist team in developing EV battery sustainability criteria
• Support internal and external communications needs

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Environmental or Manufacturing or equivalent experience
• Expertise in high voltage EV batteries and technical as well as business aspects of battery life cycle
• Demonstrated capability to develop business cases for decisions requiring technical, logistical, regulatory, manufacturing and supplier inputs.
• Demonstrated capability of working in large cross-functional teams, as well as the ability to work independently
• High level of flexibility and adaptability with a desire to work in a complex, ambiguous and evolving environment. Ability to think critically, tactically and strategically
• Strong communication skills: Ability to clearly translate and deliver complex data and stories into concise messages to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to influence without direct reporting relationship

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Commercial experience
• Modeling skills (financial and/or technical)
• Master’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental, or Manufacturing

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.​