Battery Cell Integration Engineer
Battery Cell Integration Engineer
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Job Description
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves
In this position...
The Battery Cell Engineer will play a pivotal role in advancing our battery technology through comprehensive expertise in chemical engineering principles particularly in the realm of energy storage systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to various aspects of battery development including failure mode analysis manufacturing investigations teardown analysis construction design rules formulation and the evaluation of new supplier proposals and emerging technologies.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
Battery Cell Integration
- A Test and validation of battery cell design across all formats. Conduct tests (performance safety environmental) to ensure the cell meets performance targets complies with safety regulations and can withstand realworld operating conditions.
- Ensure supplier production readiness including review of quality documentation production data to ensure failure modes are eliminated prior to SOP.
- Interface with supplier and modeling teams to ensure accurate and relevant simulations in support of vehicle performance and battery life estimates.
Failure Mode Analysis:
- Utilize advanced knowledge in chemical engineering to conduct thorough failure mode analysis of battery cells.
- Identify root causes of failures and develop effective mitigation strategies to enhance cell reliability and safety.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence of failure modes.
- Apply expertise in chemical engineering principles to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and streamline processes.
Teardown Analysis:
- Conduct detailed teardown analysis of battery cells to evaluate performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
- Utilize Ph.D. level expertise in chemical engineering to assess material properties electrode configurations and cell architectures.
- Generate actionable insights from teardown analysis to inform design enhancements and technology advancements.
Evaluation of New Supplier Proposals and Technology:
- Evaluate proposals from potential suppliers of materials components and equipment for battery cell construction and manufacturing including new chemistries.
- Assess the compatibility of supplier offerings with product specifications quality standards and cost considerations.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies in the field of battery engineering and provide recommendations for their integration into our product portfolio.
Qualifications
Youll have...
- Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering Electrochemical Engineering Materials Science or a closely related field.
- 5 years of experience in battery cell development testing or manufacturing.
- Demonstrated experience with battery cell testing and validation procedures.
- Experience with failure mode analysis (FMA) and root cause analysis (RCA) of battery cells.
- Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles related to energy storage systems.
- Knowledge of battery cell components (electrodes electrolytes separators) and their properties.
- Familiarity with battery cell manufacturing processes.
Even better you may have...
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with a focus on energy storage systems or related field.
- Demonstrated expertise in battery cell technology including electrochemistry materials science and manufacturing processes.
- Proven track record of conducting failure mode analysis manufacturing investigations and teardown analysis in the context of battery engineering.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with the capacity to work effectively in crossfunctional teams.
- Innovative mindset with a passion for driving continuous improvement and technological innovation in the field of battery engineering.
You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 rampup programs subsidized backup 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 Years Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
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This position is a range of salary grades 7 8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LIHybrid #LIDP1
Employment Type
Full-Time
