Battery Cell Integration and Test Engineer
Role summary
Ford Motor Company is seeking a Battery Cell Integration and Test Engineer to determine battery cell capability and performance, and integrate cells into various hybrid and electric vehicle platforms (mHEV, FHEV, PHEV, BEV). Responsibilities include interfacing with pack and vehicle teams, analyzing performance and degradation data, developing control calibrations, managing supplier quality documents, and coordinating cell characterization and testing. The role requires a B.S. in Engineering with a focus on energy storage or battery experience, and at least 3 months of direct experience analyzing designs and data. Proficiency in data analysis software like MATLAB and Excel, familiarity with powertrain controls and CAN, and knowledge of battery test equipment are preferred.
Job Description
In this position...
The individual will be responsible for determining battery cell capability and performance, and interfacing with battery pack and vehicle teams to integrate the cell for use in Mild Hybrid (mHEV), Full Hybrid (FHEV), Plug-in Hybrid(PHEV) and Battery Electric (BEV) vehicles.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
- Interface with core and unit battery pack engineering teams (thermal, mechanical, and electrical)
- Interface with hybrid vehicle systems teams, energy analysis team
- 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
- Work with cell suppliers 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)
- 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.
Qualifications
You'll have...
- B.S. in Engineering (Chemical Engineering with emphasis in energy storage or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with battery experience); or related degree; or equivalent combination of experience and education
- 3 months+ direct experience with analyzing/evaluating designs and data.
Even better, you'll have...
- Fluency with Data analysis software (MATLAB, Excel, INCA, ATI)
- 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
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 5 to salary grade 8 and ranges from $63,480-162,120.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.