Battery Cell Applications Engineer

Job Description

What you'll be able to do:

• Interface with core and unit battery pack engineering teams (thermal, mechanical, and electrical)
• Interface with hybrid vehicle systems teams, energy analysis team
• Resolve issues with Battery Cell Supplier and Joint Venture Ford/supplier manufacturing team
• Work with Cell Suppliers and Joint Venture Manufacturing team to develop quality documents for production (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Engineering Specification)
• Support cell supplier validation items, coordinate regular communications with cell supplier (develop and coordinate test plans, review test data, evaluate design changes)
• Complete release of battery cell component prints in Ford Release system (WERS)
• Analyze vehicle and battery pack data as related to cell usage, performance, and life
• Cell performance, life, and degradation investigations and testing. Co-ordinate this work with cell modeling team
• Develop calibrations for cell-related battery controls; support advanced controls algorithm development
• Lead core design and release activities for electrified vehicle battery cell component
• Support cell related Unit GPDS deliverables for next generation battery programs
• Coordinate and/or conduct cell and battery pack characterization testing; analyze test data and provide engineering recommendations
• Develop cell and battery pack test methods; Key Life Test development and evaluation
• Assist with new battery cell technology assessments

• Awareness of and compliance with high-voltage safety practices.

The minimum requirements we seek:

• B.S. in Engineering (Electrical Chemical/Engineering/Mechanical Engineering with battery experience)
• 3 months+ direct experience with analyzing/evaluating designs and data.

Our preferred qualifications:

• Fluency with Data analysis software (MATLAB, Excel)
• Familiarity with powertrain controls, battery controls, test scripting, and CAN
• Knowledge of battery test equipment (cyclers, thermal chambers, chillers)
• Self-motivated, willing to learn, good written & verbal communication skills, team-oriented
• High Voltage Safety Training

What you'll receive in return:

As part of the Ford family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you can help us redefine the future of automotive, we'd love to have you join us!

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

For information on Ford's salary and benefits, please visit:
Ford Motor Company 2022 New Hire Benefits Summary GSR HTHD

At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combatting COVID-19. As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption.