On the Job: Nick Irish, GM analytical battery chemist
Nick Irish works in the General Motors battery chemistry lab, testing technology that will move our EVs into the future.
Battery: Power the next chapter of energy & mobility
Build the future of battery innovation
Battery innovation takes more than one discipline and more than one path. At GM, teams are working across battery chemistry, virtual engineering, systems development, testing, validation, and production to help deliver the right mix of performance, affordability, and scale for the future – backed by our end-to-end battery development stack that we have industrialized on our Warren, Michigan Technical Center campus. Across every discipline, battery careers at GM connect deep technical work with real-world impact.
One campus. A full battery innovation engine.
At GM’s Warren campus, battery innovation happens in one connected environment. Teams are advancing next-generation chemistries at the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center while the Battery Cell Development Center next door is designed to help speed the path from lab insight to production-scale readiness. For employees, that means the opportunity to work close to the full battery development stack, where research, prototyping, testing, and cell validation come together in a world-class hub built to move ideas forward faster.
Battery talent at work across GM
At GM, battery careers can live across nearly every part of the business—labs, engineering organizations, test environments, and manufacturing operations. The work isn’t limited to a single specialty, with internal career movement spanning battery engineering, analytics, structures, thermal, and more. This breadth creates opportunities for employees to grow over time as individual contributors, technical specialists, and leaders.
Research and cell development
Support the future of battery chemistry, cell design, and performance through research, analysis, and development work.
Systems, integration & advanced engineering
Work across battery systems, module, pack or cell engineering, electrical and thermal integration, and cross-functional development to help translate new ideas into vehicle-ready solutions.
Testing and validation
Help confirm performance, durability, and readiness through validation engineering, component testing, and battery analysis.
Manufacturing and operations
Contribute to scaled battery production and operational excellence as teams expand capabilities across facilities and cell chemistries.
Battery / Energy Sustainability
Help shape what comes next for battery technology beyond the vehicle, including second-life applications, energy storage, and end-of-life solutions. Their work supports how batteries can be reused, repurposed, and responsibly managed across the full lifecycle.
What you can help build
Battery teams at GM contribute across the full development journey, from researching and prototyping new cell concepts to refining performance, validating safety, and supporting the manufacturing capabilities needed to bring new technologies to market.
That work includes advancing battery chemistries, improving performance and affordability, and helping strengthen a more resilient North American battery ecosystem.
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What are the benefits of working at GM?
At General Motors, we value the well-being of our employees and their families. Our award-winning Total Rewards include support for your physical, emotional, and financial wellness.
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Compensation
Earn competitive compensation, inclusive of base pay plus teamGM – our annual bonus plan (for all U.S. based salaried employees)
401k savings plan
Investing in a 401(k) savings plan has never been easier. GM provides employees with a 4% company contribution and up to a 6% company match on employee salary-deferred savings, totaling a potential of 10% in savings. US ONLY
Paid time off
Enjoy paid vacation days, plus paid time off for several national holidays (up to 17 paid holidays)
Health Care Program
Optimize physical and emotional health through comprehensive medical, behavioral health, and prescription drug coverage
GM Family First
Save on GM vehicles, parts and services for you, your family, and your friends
What’s it like to work at GM?
Learn more about our culture, our team and where we’re heading in our all-electric future.
From day one, we care about your quality of well-being – at work and at home. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package that includes coverage for:
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability
- Tuition Assistance
You’ll get personalized mentorship, training and a ton of networking opportunities. We support our employees by giving them resources to build their skills and find their passion to create fulfilling career opportunities. Training specifics may vary. Ask your recruiter or hiring manager for more details.
We continue to work toward our journey of greater inclusion. GM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone, and enabling individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and identities to participate in GM's future.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
In the U.S., General Motors’ brands include Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac. To see a complete list of our brands, visit https://www.gm.com/gm-brands.
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