Ann Arbor SPARK
  • Services
    • Startup Services
      • Overview
      • Entrepreneur Boot Camp
      • SPARK Coworking
      • Startup Acceleration
      • Coaching & Mentorship
      • Small Business Resources
    • Business Expansion
      • Overview
      • Site Selection Consulting
      • State and Local Incentives
      • Talent Acquisition
      • Regional Demographics
      • Municipal Services
    • Access to Funding
      • Overview
      • SPARK Capital
      • Idea Stage Funding – Archive 11/15/24
      • Startup Stage Funding – Archive 11/15/24
      • Growth Stage Funding – Archive 11/15/24
      • Mature Stage Funding – Archive 11/20/24
  • Why Ann Arbor
    • Why Ann Arbor
    • Quality of Life
    • Your Perfect Place
    • Talent
    • Industries
      • Mobility and Advanced Automotive Industry
      • Artificial Intelligence
      • Biotechnology & Life Sciences
      • Clean and Renewable Energy
      • Data & Cybersecurity
      • Information Technology
      • Research & Development
    • Business Culture
    • Facts and Rankings
    • Communities We Serve
  • Upcoming Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Annual Meeting
    • Annual Events
    • Training and Workshops
  • Jobs
    • Job Board
    • Internships and Work Programs
  • Find Space
    • Find Space
    • Commercial Listings
    • Site Selection Consulting
    • SPARK Space
    • Room to Grow
    • Soft Landing Space
    • R&D Labs
    • Virtual Office
  • Resources
    • Connections and Resources
    • On-Demand Webinars
    • Preferred Providers Directory
    • Resource Library
  • About
    • Regional News
    • About SPARK
    • Meet the Team
    • Board of Directors
    • FAQs
    • Ann Arbor Office
    • Ypsilanti Office
  • Invest
    • Support SPARK
    • Mission Funding
    • Event Sponsorship
    • Preferred Providers Directory
Contact Subscribe
Copyright 2025 SPARK
Ann Arbor SPARK
  • Resources
    • Small Business Resources
    • Business Intelligence Tools
    • Connections and Resources
    • On-Demand Webinars
    • Preferred Providers Directory
    • Resource Library
    • 2024 Annual Report
    • Strategic Plan
    • SPARK CEO Podcasts
  • About
    • Regional News
    • About SPARK
    • Meet the Team
    • Board of Directors
    • FAQs
    • Ann Arbor Office
    • Ypsilanti Office
  • Invest
    • Support SPARK
    • Mission Funding
    • Event Sponsorship
    • Preferred Providers Directory
  • SPARK Newsletters
  • SPARK Services

    SPARK Services

    Ann Arbor SPARK drives smart economic growth in service of prosperity for all. Whether you are launching your first startup, a seasoned entrepreneur, or the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, our services can help you succeed.

    Overview of Services
    • Startup Services
      • Entrepreneur Boot Camp
      • Startup Acceleration
      • SPARK Coworking
      • Coaching & Mentorship
      • Small Business Support
    • Business Expansion
      • Site Selection Consulting
      • State and Local Incentives
      • Talent Acquisition
      • Regional Demographics
      • Municipal Services
    • Access to Funding
      • SPARK Capital
      • Idea Stage Funding
      • Startup Stage Funding
      • Growth Stage Funding
      • Mature Stage Funding
  • Why Ann Arbor
    • Why Ann Arbor
    • Quality of Life
    • Your Perfect Place
    • Talent
    • Industries
    • Business Culture
    • Facts and Rankings
    • Communities We Serve
  • Upcoming Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Annual Meeting
    • Annual Events
    • Training and Workshops
    • a2Tech360
    • Tech Homecoming
  • Jobs
    • Job Board
    • Internships and Work Programs
  • Find Space
    • Find Space
    • Commercial Listings
    • Coworking Spaces
    • Site Selection Consulting
    • SPARK Space
    • Room to Grow
    • Soft Landing Space
    • R&D Labs
    • Virtual Office
Contact

Job Board

Post a Job

Share your open positions to connect with top talent.

Subscribe

Sign up for SPARK’s monthly job seeker newsletter.

Get Discovered

Join our talent network to showcase your skills and career goals.

University of Michigan

A major employer in Ann Arbor. Explore open positions.

Search 
jobs
Explore 
companies
Join talent network
Talent
My job alerts

Product Engineering Intern

Navitas Systems, LLC

Navitas Systems, LLC

Product
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Posted on Dec 19, 2025

Product Engineering Intern

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 2 days ago(12/18/2025 9:07 AM)
Requisition ID
2025-28009
Category (Portal Searching)
Administrative/Clerical
Requisition Type (Portal Searching)
Hidden (8710)

Get to know East Penn!

Navitas Systems LLC, a leader in comprehensive energy storage solutions, was formed in 2011 with the merger of MicroSun Innovative Energy Storage Solutions and MicroSun Electronics, and the acquisition of lithium battery company A123 Systems’ Government Solutions Group. In 2019, East Penn Manufacturing, one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, acquired majority interest in Navitas Systems. In SEVEN remarkable decades, East Penn has grown from a one-room shop with a product line of five automotive batteries to one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers with over 10,500 full-time employees, 515 product designs, operations around the world, and hundreds of awards for industry excellence.

At our Navitas facilities we engage in the research, design, development, and manufacture of advanced lithium cells and energy storage products and systems for both commercial customers and U.S. Government/military customers. We invest in our people, they are and always will be the heart of this company. Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then Navitas is the right place for you.

Overview

Title:
Internship – PFAS Chemicals Research & Sustainability in Battery Manufacturing

Objective:
To investigate the presence, role, and environmental impact of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in battery cell and PCB manufacturing, with a focus on improving sustainability and recycling practices.

Background:
PFAS (Polyfluoroalkyl substances) are widely used in industrial applications due to a multitude of beneficial properties. However, their persistence in the environment and potential health impacts have raised concerns, especially in battery manufacturing. This is leading to questions about recycling processes and their abilities to deal with the different PFAS variants.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct a literature review on PFAS chemicals used in battery cell and PCB manufacturing.
  • Identify which PFAS are present in battery products and manufacturing processes used at Navitas.
  • Analyze how PFAS break down and their environmental impact during manufacturing and recycling.
  • Review current recycling Saltburn practices and assess how PFAS are managed or reduced in these processes.
  • Develop recommendations for questions to ask recyclers regarding PFAS handling and reduction.
  • Summarize findings and propose actionable steps for the company to improve PFAS management and sustainability.

East Penn Benefits

Navitas/East Penn offers excellent benefits:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
  • Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
  • Paid company holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee assistance program
  • Fitness Discounts
  • Promotional opportunities

At Navitas/East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

EOE/VEVRAA

Options

Apply for this job onlineApply
Share
Email this job to a friendRefer
Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.
Share on your newsfeed
Application FAQs

Software Powered by iCIMS
www.icims.com

See more open positions at Navitas Systems, LLC
Privacy policyCookie policy
  • SPARK Services
    • Startup Services
    • Business Expansion
    • SPARK Capital
    • Access to Funding
    • Small Business Resources
  • Why Ann Arbor
    • Quality of Life
    • Your Perfect Place
    • Talent
    • Industries
    • Business Culture
    • Facts and Rankings
  • Upcoming Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Tech Homecoming
    • Annual Events
    • Training and Workshops
  • Jobs
    • Job Board
    • Internships and Work Programs
  • Find Space
    • Commercial Listings
    • Coworking Spaces
    • Site Selection Consulting
    • SPARK Space
  • About
    • Regional News
    • About SPARK
    • Meet the Team
    • FAQs
    • Invest
    • Resources
      • LinkedIn
      • Facebook
      • Instagram
      • YouTube

Subscribe to our newsletters

Don’t miss an event, announcement, or job opportunity. Get news delivered to your inbox and stay informed about what is going on in tech, business, and talent in the greater Ann Arbor region.

Subscribe to our newsletters

Don’t miss an event, announcement, or job opportunity. Get news delivered to your inbox and stay informed about what is going on in tech, business, and talent in the greater Ann Arbor region.

Subscribe

* indicates required

SPARK Newsletters

  • Stay up-to-date on upcoming events in and around Ann Arbor.

  • Your next career is here in the Ann Arbor region! Receive the latest regional job opportunities directly in your inbox.

  • Breaking economic development news and updates.

  • Mobility information, events, news, and opportunities.

  • An annual series of events spotlighting innovation, tech, and the people driving change in our region.

  • Highlights from our SPARK Capital fund activity, and information from around the state of Michigan about the innovative startups attracting investment.

  • Business development insights, events, news, and opportunities to help you grow and expand your business.

Ann Arbor SPARK

330 E. Liberty
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-761-9317

SPARK East Innovation Center

215 W. Michigan Ave
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734-372-4070

SPARK Central Innovation Center

330 E. Liberty
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-761-9317

©2025 Ann Arbor SPARK is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Trainer.

Relay number for the deaf: 800-649-3777.

Ann Arbor SPARK
2023 Excellence in Economic Development Awards