At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
The Role
As a valued member of the Energy Storage Materials team, you will drive innovation through next-generation ideas, propose new research areas, and establish technical plans for advanced batteries targeting EV and other energy storage applications. You will design and synthesize novel materials, perform material-level characterization and analysis, integrate cells, conduct failure and root-cause analyses, and optimize performance. Additionally, you will prepare high-quality technical reports, external publications, and records of invention in your research area.
What You'll Do
- 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
- Collaborate with internal and external partners
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Ph.D. in Science or Engineering
- 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
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Effective communication and ability to lead technical discussions
- Strong data analysis and interpretation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Hands-on experience with chemical or material characterization
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- 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
