Sr. Adhesives & Sealing Engineering Specialist

ABOUT ONE

To transition away from fossil fuels, the world needs innovative and affordable technology. That’s why Our Next Energy (ONE) is accelerating the world’s progress toward net zero emissions and electrification by doubling the range of electric vehicles, prioritizing safety and building a sustainable U.S. supply chain.

Founded in 2020, ONE designs and manufactures energy storage solutions for vehicles, renewables and the grid that use safe, sustainable LFP chemistry based on abundant iron. ONE is headquartered in Novi, Michigan with offices in Fremont, CA, Torrance, CA and Boston. In 2024, ONE will start battery production at the ONE Circle Gigafactory in Van Buren Township, Michigan.

ONE is looking for a wide variety of innovators to help us engineer, test, improve, manufacture and market our technology. Join the #ONETeam today and be part of Forbes #3 “Best Startups to Work For” in 2023.

ONE team members are transforming the energy storage industry worldwide. The future will arrive faster if we build it together. Visit for more information.

Job Summary

ONE is looking to add a Sr. Adhesives & Sealing Engineering Specialist to its Mechanical Systems Engineering team. The successful candidate will join a brilliant engineering team to work on both current and disruptive technologies, and they will be the technical leader on developing and selecting adhesive and sealant technology for use in ONE’s battery packs and modules. This individual will have professional experience and deep knowledge in application selection of adhesives, dispensed seals, structural joining solutions and thermal interface materials.

This job is based at ONE’s headquarters in Novi, MI and reports to the Senior Director of Mechanical Systems Engineering.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and validate state of the art adhesive, sealing, and structural joining solutions

Work closely with adhesive and sealant suppliers to build catalogue of options for current and future applications

Identify materials in the applications of coatings, adhesives, sealants and thermal interface materials for improving the overall performance, reliability, or cost/weight reduction of the battery packs and modules

Specify pre-treatment and process specifications for various adhesive solutions

Plan and conduct material D.O.E.s to create a catalogue of materials for present and future use

Coordinate CAE and physical validation testing

Generate or update material specifications based on new material development

Audit material quality of ongoing production adhesive and sealant quality per material specifications

Consult plant production or quality in troubleshooting and implementing solutions to root cause problems with sealants and adhesives

Within 3 months you will:

Identify gaps in current adhesives and sealant selections. Collect data to fill gaps in knowledge. Implement improvements in selection, design and application

Become familiar with the ONE team and established products

Create strong working relationships with ONE employees inside and outside the Mechanical Systems Engineering team

Develop strong relationships with key suppliers

Take ownership of the adhesives and sealing design and engineering of one or more next generation battery packs in early phases of development

Within 6 months you will:

Build robust adhesives and sealing selection process

Develop in house adhesives and sealing testing capabilities

Lead A-sample battery sub-system design and prototyping of follow-on adhesives and sealing concepts

Resolve any uncovered design gaps

Qualifications

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

You should be familiar with all, proficient with many, and expert at some of the following, in no particular order:

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Engineering or Chemistry

Minimum two years of experience in dispensed adhesives or sealant selection for automotive applications

A proven track of record in developing exceptional adhesive, sealing, and joining solutions

Knowledge of pre-treatment and adhesive systems for aluminum and multi material structures

Specification development experience

3D modeling experience beneficial (preferred: NX or SolidWorks)

Ability to reduce complex data into simplified summaries with conclusions and recommendations.

Hands-on product launch experience

Familiarity with mid to high-volume adhesive dispense technologies and methods, and experience working with outside suppliers for same

Experience with design for challenging environmental conditions in terms of vibration, water intrusion, corrosion, and thermal

Growth mindset. Enthusiasm for team and company goals

Strong written/verbal communication and organizational skills

Physical Demands

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 the essential functions.

Work at a desk with a laptop

Mobility to move between office space, test lab and manufacturing plant floor

Work Schedule

Full-time 40 hours and generally scheduled Monday through Friday 8am-5pm EST

Work schedule to be established with supervisor to ensure Company’s client and business needs are met

Flexible work schedule and environment, see company policy if applicable

Miscellaneous

Our Next Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Sex or Gender identity, Mental disability or physical disability, Religion, Age, National origin or ethnicity, Sexual orientation, Marital status, Veteran status or Parental status.