Software Development Engineer Co-op
American Battery Solutions

American Battery Solutions has an Intern opening for a Software Development Engineer Co-op in Lake Orion, Michigan.

Job Summary

The Software Development Engineer Co-op role will focus on development of the ABS internal data processing and analysis tool. Activities include: optimizing the tool; adding functionality; improving the user interface; testing and controlling releases of new versions; and enabling ABS team members to more effectively process, analyze, and visual data.

Responsibilities

• Work with data and analytics experts to strive for greater functionality in our data systems.
• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, etc.
• Maintain the infrastructure required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources using 'big data' technologies.
• Create data tools for analytics and validation team members that assist them in building and optimizing our product into an innovative industry leader.
• Design manual and automated test procedures to evaluate each software product.
• Build, code, and implement software evaluation test programs.
• Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications

• Student working towards a Computer Science Engineering or other relevant degree.
• Must be able to work between 15-25 hours per week.
• Must possess and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Must fulfill 24 credit hours in one calendar year.
• Self-motivated problem solver, pays attention to the details, challenges the status quo, and strives for continuous improvement.
• Contributes to team growth by collaborating with cross-function teams and completing projects in a timely manner.
• Abides by safety standards and protocols.
• Co-op students may be eligible to work up to 4 years if enrolled in a college or university and fulfill the criteria noted above.

Key Competencies

• Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Future Focus: Generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes methods, systems, products or services.
• Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
• Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Will function in an office & lab environment for approximately 80% of the work time.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
• May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead.

Why Join Us

American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive 100% employer paid benefit plans to employees and their family, competitive salary and retirement program. ABS employs a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Benefits Overview

• Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
• Company provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.

About Us

American Battery Solutions Inc. ("ABS") is a manufacturer of advanced batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial on- and off-road vehicles. Located in the heart of the U.S. automotive region with facilities in Michigan and Ohio. In 2023, ABS was acquired by Komatsu, a world leader in construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment in support of Komatsu's 2050 carbon neutrality goal. ABS continues to operate as an independent entity serving Komatsu applications while continuing to expand and grow our core commercial, fleet and industrial business.

As we have grown, ABS has assembled a world-class team of dedicated and experienced engineers. This team is equipped with a deep understanding of high-voltage, automotive-grade battery systems from concept development and prototyping, to testing and validation, to high-volume production. We pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next generation battery experts.

The Location - Lake Orion

American Battery Solutions Headquarters and Innovation Center is located in the heart of South-East Michigan in Orion Township. Orion Township is a Pure Michigan Trail Town that has a long-standing dedication to enhancing trails and pathways in its community, which is home to the Polly Ann Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and Iron Belle Trail. The township boasts more than 50 miles of trails. Southeast Michigan also boasts some of the best eating around! Whether your interest is in furthering your education, enjoying one of the many regional sporting events, or enjoying the vast outdoors that Michigan has to offer, you'll be at the center of it here!

AMERICAN BATTERY SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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