Packaging Engineer

Job Summary

The Packaging Engineer is responsible for developing, testing, and implementing packaging solutions for lithium-ion battery modules and packs, ensuring durability, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop protective packaging for lithium-ion battery modules and packs, ensuring durability, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct packaging validation testing, including vibration, drop, compression, and thermal testing.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) teams to support production and safety requirements.
• Create and maintain packaging specifications, drawings, and documentation for internal and external use.
• Develop returnable and expendable packaging solutions for inbound materials and outbound shipments.
• Optimize packaging for efficient line-side presentation, ergonomics, and space utilization.
• Ensure all packaging meets Department of Transportation (DOT), UN 38.3, International Air Transportation Association (IATA), and other hazardous-material shipping regulations.
• Support new product launches by developing packaging from prototype through mass production.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on cost reduction, damage prevention, and sustainability.
• Investigate packaging-related issues in production or logistics and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain packaging bills of materials and ensure alignment with changing product and process requirements.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related engineering degree.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience with Hazmat product packaging, handling, and shipment.
• Lithium ion packaging and handling experience preferred.
• Familiarity with regulations, import/export, and trade compliance.
• Strong proficiency in Engineering Resource Planning (ERP) systems; PLEX experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft office suite products.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong written communication skills demonstrated through the preparation of reports and presentations for communicating findings and recommendations.

Key Competencies

• Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
• Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeks input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems.
• Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looks for incremental improvements in work processes 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.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Works in a temperature-controlled office environment with occasional work in industrial environments not temperature controlled.
• Occasionally move about in industrial environments, and on uneven terrain.
• The noise level in the industrial work environment can be moderately loud.
• May be required to travel to and navigate a variety of sites to fully understand material needs.
• Must be able to bend, lift, stretch, stoop, push, pull, stand, and carry as needed to inspect, service, and operate machinery, equipment, and gauges.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• The ability to respond quickly to sounds.
• Strong situational awareness.

About 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.

Location

American Battery Solutions Advanced Battery Manufacturing Center is located in beautiful and historic Springboro Ohio. Life in Springboro is all about the quality and character of our community and that is why Springboro continues to be a top-ten-rated City to live, work, play, and raise a family. In fact, Springboro was rated #3 among the top 10 communities in greater Southwest Ohio. In essence, Springboro appeals to everyone from young families to people looking for the perfect place to retire. Our great neighborhoods, excellent schools, safety, services, and amenities all contribute to Springboro’s exceptional quality of life.

Why Join Us

American Battery Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.