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Job Description: Technical Writer
Job Number # 2020-18
LAVLE USA, Inc (LAVLE) is a supplier and developer of battery modules for the defense, oil and gas, renewable energy, rail and marine transportation markets using LAVLE’s advanced Battery Management System (BMS) and making use of next generation battery cells, such as lithium metal anode batteries and solid electrolyte batteries, from the Japanese battery technology company 3DOM Inc. LAVLE’s next generation energy storage technology is creating possibilities for new applications with safe, reliable electrification solutions for use in many sectors that have been limited by the capacities of energy storage technology. Centrally located near the Port of Skagit in Burlington, Washington, LAVLE is committed to providing solutions that preserve our environment. For more information, visit lavle.com.
Description
LAVLE is seeking a full-time Technical Writer. This position will report to the Operations Engineering Manager.
Essential Functions
- Plan, develop, organize, write, and maintain product documentation, including user manuals, operational procedures, proposal templates, and training materials
- Assist with authoring marketing materials, such as white papers, application notes, and customer proposals
- Implement and maintain a content management system for efficient reuse of content across multiple documents, publishing in multiple formats, and updating a web-based platform
- Maintain a comprehensive library of technical terminology and documentation, and be the gate keeper of the revision process, release approval, and confidentiality status
- Develop document style guides and drive continuity across the document set and organization
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Solid understanding of version control and content/document management best practices
- Ability to exercise independent judgement in the performance of duties
- Self-driven with enthusiasm and commitment to get the job done
(organizational skills, prioritizing, scheduling, time and record management) - Superior verbal and written communications skills are a must, as well as the ability to work effectively with customers and colleagues
- Optional but preferred skills:
- Previous experience documenting electro-mechanical hardware products
- Knowledge of batteries, power equipment, and industrial environments
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years relevant experience, or Associate’s degree with at least 8 years relevant experience
- Excellent computer skills (MS office, product specific SW, etc.)
- Valid driver’s license and passport (or ability to obtain passport)
Note: This job description is not all-inclusive and other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary. In keeping with our corporate culture, all employees are expected to do “whatever it takes” to succeed.
Equal Opportunity Employer. LAVLE is an equal opportunity employer, using employment practices in accordance with applicable federal and state law. LAVLE does not discriminate based on an applicant’s or employee’s legally protected class, such as race, religion, sex and other categories of protected classes which might be applicable under law. LAVLE is proud of its talented employees and encourages people of all genders and members of all racial and ethnic groups to apply.
Drug Free Workplace. LAVLE is a drug-free workplace and reserves the right to test employees for illegal drugs at any time, at random with or without reasonable suspicion. LAVLE’s drug policy is intended to preserve the safety of the workplace, comply with those federal standards applicable to federal contractors and is subject to change without notice or consent of employees in order to meet these objectives. Additionally, applicants for employment might be asked to submit to a drug test as a condition of employment.
USA Eligible. Candidates must be eligible to lawfully work in the USA prior to starting employment.
How to Apply
Please send cover letter and resume to: HR@lavle.com
Job Description: Sales Manager, Commercial Marine
Job Number #2020-02
Company Description
LAVLE USA, Inc (LAVLE) is a supplier and developer of battery modules for the defense, oil and gas, renewable energy, rail and marine transportation markets using LAVLE’s advanced Battery Management System (BMS) and making use of next generation battery cells, such as lithium metal anode batteries and solid electrolyte batteries, from the Japanese battery technology company 3DOM Inc. LAVLE’s next generation energy storage technology is creating possibilities for new applications with safe, reliable electrification solutions for use in many sectors that have been limited by the capacities of energy storage technology. Centrally located at the Port of Skagit County in Burlington, Washington, LAVLE is committed to providing solutions that preserve our environment. For more information, visit lavle.com.
Description
LAVLE is seeking a Sales Manager for its Energy Storage System (ESS) product in the commercial marine market. The position will be the face to the customer, seek out opportunities and provide the essential project details for the support organization to deliver proposals to the sales manager to present to the customers. Once projects are mature, the Sales Manager will negotiate the details of the contracts and sales, and finally handover to “fulfillment department” when ready. The Sales Manager will be a modern day road warrior with a lot of customer activity and ability to provide relevant information to management and support organization. This position will report directly to the Executive Vice President.
Essential Functions
- Continually develop LAVLE's brand and build increased awareness in the North America marine marketplace
- Generate and seek out potential sales opportunities in for advanced Energy Storage Systems (ESS) in marine propulsion with shipowners, shipyards and integrators
- Achieve sales goals, including tracking and reporting on progress and success
- Develop and manage relationships with potential clients, influencers and key stakeholders
- Evaluate new opportunities to ensure resources focus on the best opportunities
- Manage proposals, submissions and bids
- Continually monitor competitors and review LAVLE's offering in light of competitors' activities and developments
- Participate in new business contract negotiations
- Work with the LAVLE senior management team in creating a coordinated, global and US sales strategy in the marine sectors
- Identify the annual conferences and tradeshows in which LAVLE should participate
- Provide input into planning LAVLE's participation in conferences and tradeshows outside US
- Provide market and customer-based input to product development and overall sales strategies for LAVLE
- Enter and maintain customer and deal information into the LAVLE CRM system
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Thorough understanding of commercial marine markets, particularly in the area of marine propulsion
- Experience directly interfacing with shipowners, shipyards and propulsion system integrators
- Experience in planning and implementing sales strategies for key customers
- Experience managing customer relationships and sales opportunities from inception to product delivery
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marine engineering or a related field
- At least 5+ years’ sales experience in the marine industry related to energy storage and propulsion systems
- Experience in planning and implementing sales strategies
- Experience managing customer relationships and sales opportunities from inception to product delivery
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills
- Excellent computer skills in MS Office 365
- Dedication to providing great customer service
- Ability to travel as much as needed, but expected to be approximately 50%
Note: This job description is not all-inclusive and other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary. In keeping with our corporate culture, all employees are expected to do “whatever it takes” to get the job done.
Equal Opportunity Employer. LAVLE is an equal opportunity employer, using employment practices in accordance with applicable federal and state law. LAVLE does not discriminate based on an applicant’s or employee’s legally protected class, such as race, religion, sex and other categories of protected classes which might be applicable under law.
Drug Free Workplace. LAVLE is a drug-free workplace and reserves the right to test employees for illegal drugs at any time, at random with or without reasonable suspicion. LAVLE’s drug policy is intended to preserve the safety of the workplace, comply with those federal standards applicable to federal contractors and is subject to change without notice or consent of employees in order to meet these objectives. Additionally, applicants for employment might be asked to submit to a drug test as a condition of employment.
USA Eligible. Candidates must be eligible to lawfully work in the USA prior to starting employment.
How to Apply
Please send cover letter, resume and references to: HR@lavle.com Applicants are required to complete a LAVLE employment application as a condition of employment.
Job Description: Lithium Ion Battery Modeling Engineer
Job Number # 2020-11
LAVLE USA, Inc (LAVLE) is a supplier and developer of battery modules for the defense, oil and gas, renewable energy, rail and marine transportation markets using LAVLE’s advanced Battery Management System (BMS) and making use of next generation battery cells, such as lithium metal anode batteries and solid electrolyte batteries, from the Japanese battery technology company 3DOM Inc. LAVLE’s next generation energy storage technology is creating possibilities for new applications with safe, reliable electrification solutions for use in many sectors that have been limited by the capacities of energy storage technology. Centrally located near the Port of Skagit in Burlington, Washington, LAVLE is committed to providing solutions that preserve our environment. For more information, visit lavle.com.
Description
LAVLE is seeking a full-time Modeling Engineer, Lithium Ion Battery Systems. This position will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer.
This position is exempt and not subject to state and federal minimum wage.
Essential Functions
- Assessing, managing and leading testing and application engineering of lithium ion battery technologies
- Leading and managing testing programs to evaluate performance
- Developing battery performance and degradation models
- Sizing and engineering for lithium ion battery systems projects and applications
- Technical input and evaluation for cell selection
- Matching application requirements to battery development process and system capabilities
- Adapting existing battery system designs to requirements of new or advanced technologies
Product and Engineering Domain Experience
- Experience developing testing protocols to evaluate performance of lithium ion batteries
- Experience developing degradation models of lithium ion batteries based on operational profiles
- Experience analyzing or designing electrochemical operation of batteries
- Experience with multiple chemistries
- Component level assessment
- Analyzing degradation
- Performance assessment
- Familiarity with battery production processes
- Experience working in a small company and within small teams is preferred
Tool Skills
- Matlab, Python, or other engineering software for analytical capability
- Experience with Solidworks or Altium a plus
Soft Skills
- Comfortable and proficient at collaborating with engineers of other cultural or national backgrounds. Japanese language skills a big plus.
- Excellent oral communicator.
- Excellent participant and contributor in conceptual design “white-boarding” exercises.
- High level of written communication skill. Correct grammar, attention to detail, and unambiguity in written documentation.
- Good social skills interacting with other engineers, interdepartmental communications, and interactions with external suppliers and service contractors
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher in relevant engineering discipline (chemical, electrical, mechanical)
- 5+ years’ experience in industry or academia directly pertaining to lithium ion battery systems
- Mechanical design and packaging experience a bonus
- Occasional travel to Japan.
Note: This job description is not all-inclusive and other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary. In keeping with our corporate culture, all employees are expected to do “whatever it takes” to get the job done.
Equal Opportunity Employer. LAVLE is an equal opportunity employer, using employment practices in accordance with applicable federal and state law. LAVLE does not discriminate based on an applicant’s or employee’s legally protected class, such as race, religion, sex and other categories of protected classes which might be applicable under law.
Drug Free Workplace. LAVLE is a drug-free workplace and reserves the right to test employees for illegal drugs at any time, at random with or without reasonable suspicion. LAVLE’s drug policy is intended to preserve the safety of the workplace, comply with those federal standards applicable to federal contractors and is subject to change without notice or consent of employees in order to meet these objectives. Additionally, applicants for employment might be asked to submit to a drug test as a condition of employment.
USA Eligible. Candidates must be eligible to lawfully work in the USA prior to starting employment.
How to Apply
Please send cover letter and resume to: HR@lavle.com
Job Description: Electro-Mechanical Production Technician
Job Number # 2020-19
LAVLE USA, Inc (LAVLE) is a supplier and developer of battery modules for the defense, oil and gas, renewable energy, rail and marine transportation markets using LAVLE’s advanced Battery Management System (BMS) and making use of next generation battery cells, such as lithium metal anode batteries and solid electrolyte batteries, from the Japanese battery technology company 3DOM Inc. LAVLE’s next generation energy storage technology is creating possibilities for new applications with safe, reliable electrification solutions for use in many sectors that have been limited by the capacities of energy storage technology. Centrally located near the Port of Skagit in Burlington, Washington, LAVLE is committed to providing solutions that preserve our environment. For more information, visit lavle.com. For more information, visit LAVLE.com. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
LAVLE is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Production Technician who has long term growth potential and the desire to grow within a small to medium size company. This position reports directly to the Production Manager. LAVLE provides their employees the opportunity to work in an environment that promotes learning, where employees are consistently challenged while elevating their knowledge base to create an impact to our clients, and to our firm. Dedication, ownership, hard work, independence, self-motivated, and customer service driven are some of the core qualities that make up the values of our employees. In addition to providing quality service to our clients through dedicated, hard work, our employees enjoy a work life balance.
Job Purpose/Summary
This position is responsible for supporting assembly, production, and test of battery modules and related hardware.
Essential Functions
- Assembles battery modules using a kit of materials.
- Align and connect parts together with fasteners using hand and power tools.
- Assembles custom electrical cabinets using a drawing and written specifications.
- Fabricate and fit water lines at various stages of the assembly process.
- Inspect/check parts for proper manufacturing.
Note: This job description is not all-inclusive and other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary. In keeping with our corporate culture, all employees are expected to do “whatever it takes” to get the job done.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Track record of reliable, dependable work ethic.
- Able to read blueprints and shop drawings.
- Skilled with various hand and machine tools.
- Capable of interacting with customers, peers, and supervisors with professionalism.
- Strong commitment to safety.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally.
- Use of a DVM.
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma
- 5+ years of hands on experience in electrical/mechanical assembly.
Equal Opportunity Employer. LAVLE is an equal opportunity employer, using employment practices in accordance with applicable federal and state law. LAVLE does not discriminate based on an applicant’s or employee’s legally protected class, such as race, religion, sex and other categories of protected classes which might be applicable under law. LAVLE is proud of its talented employees and encourages people of all genders and members of all racial and ethnic groups to apply.
Drug Free Workplace. LAVLE is a drug-free workplace and reserves the right to test employees for illegal drugs at any time, at random with or without reasonable suspicion. LAVLE’s drug policy is intended to preserve the safety of the workplace, comply with those federal standards applicable to federal contractors and is subject to change without notice or consent of employees in order to meet these objectives. Additionally, applicants for employment might be asked to submit to a drug test as a condition of employment.
USA Eligible. Candidates must be eligible to lawfully work in the USA prior to starting employment.