Battery Testing and Validation Engineer
Battery Testing and Validation Engineer
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
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
Battery technology is recognized as the linchpin in Fords pivotal initiative to Lead the Electrification Revolution and Ford Ion Park is responsible for the delivering innovative advanced battery cell technology and manufacturing techniques to meet this objective.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
Develop and implement testing protocols and plans for evaluating battery cell performance including capacity cycle life charge/discharge rates and thermal stability.
Conduct performance tests and analyze test data using statistical and data analysis software.
Perform cell teardown conduct failure mode analysis and root cause analysis using various characterization tools
Develop and integrate software tools/scripts to automate and control test environments (e.g. using MATLAB Python or LabVIEW)
Evaluate future EV battery cell technologies to support down selection and targeted vehicle applications through tests and modeling
Collaborate with external and internal partners to develop scalable costefficient manufacturing techniques that support highspeed manufacturing of new battery technology.
Transfer knowledge to key partners in various forms including Technical Design Reviews and documentation of procedures.
Qualifications
Youll have...
Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Chemical Mechanical or Electrical) Mathematics Materials Science Applied Physics Chemistry Electrochemistry
3 years of experience in battery celllevel performance and life cycle characterization methods and associated dedicated test equipment. Handson experience and expertise in cell tear down battery failure analysis performance testing safety test and material characterization
3years of experience in development of advanced battery cell technologies (graduate studies can be considered)
Direct experience in battery testing software CAD and CAE software programming languages and/or control and automation software
Demonstrated record of teamoriented research and engineering
Noncitizens must have the ability to receive a license to legally work with Export Controlled technology in the USA
Excellent communication skills in English (both written and spoken)
Even better you may have...
Advanced Degree in Engineering (Chemical Mechanical or Electrical) Mathematics Materials Science Applied Physics Chemistry Electrochemistry
5 years of experience in development of advanced battery cell technologies in the following battery categories: solid state electrolytes advanced high energy cathodes/anodes fast charging battery safety and pilot manufacturing line design.
Previous experience with rolltoroll calendaring and other processes in battery manufacturing and advanced knowledge in troubleshooting manufacturing defects
Previous experience working in a major highvolume battery cell supplier and/or automotive OEM or Tier I supplier in a research production or development role involving energy storage
Previous experience with cell performance modeling tools
Familiarity with production quality metrics and processes
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.
This position is a salary grade 7.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: https://fordcareers/GSRnonHTHD
Visa sponsorship is 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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. In the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call.
Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LIHybrid LIRR1
Employment Type
Full-Time
