A123 Systems triples in size, to hire more engineers
A123Systems is making a statement in the hybrid-automotive world. The company that develops the lithium battery for the Chevy Volt has tripled in size this year and looks to add more jobs to its Livonia and Ann Arbor offices.
Tripling the size of your company within a year is the type of growth most businesses lust for. Which would make A123Systems an object of desire.
The company that specializes in hybrid and high power lithium technology (think Chevy Volt’s break-through batteries) has grown from 300 employees to more than 1,000 in just 12 months.
Although the A123Systems is based on the East Coast, it’s currently looking to fill engineering and material science positions at its
“We are very happy with the performance of our operations in MI and have plans to further expand them to support our growth plans,” says Ric Fulop, founder and VP of business development for A123Systems.
Those
Source: Ric Fulop, founder and VP of business development for A123 Systems
Writer: Jon Zemke
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