Staff Battery Algorithms and Controls Engineer
Staff Battery Algorithms and Controls 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
Fords Electric Vehicles Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the companys vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customerobsessed entrepreneurial and datadriven and is dedicated to delivering industryleading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. Youll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively staying focused on only what matters and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.
Responsibilities
- Design develop and validate various BMS control and state estimation algorithms including SOC SOH SOT SOE Power Prediction and Fast Charge Controls.
- Develop battery models using electrical datadriven and physicsbased modeling approaches.
- Document and maintain algorithm requirements & specifications.
- Validate algorithm function and performance through MIL/SIL/HIL testing.
- Develop highquality firmware for battery management systems. Firmware will be enabled to support continuous improvements and optimizations for highvolume applications through overtheair (OTA) updates.
- Collaborate with platform software testing and cloud analytics teams to implement and refine algorithms and integrate feedback from field and lab data.
- Support battery pack and vehicle integration efforts.
- Support BMS hardware design and component selection.
- Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts to identify and resolve algorithmrelated issues and implement corrective actions to improve system performance and reliability.
- Stay current with industry and research advancements in battery science translating cuttingedge research into BMS functionality enhancements.
Qualifications
Youll have
- Bachelors degree in engineering physics or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years developing BMS algorithms for automotive or missioncritical systems
- Strong knowledge of lithiumion battery cell (LFP NCA and NMC) and pack design technologies.
- Experience developing control algorithms in embedded C.
- Experience modeling lithiumion batteries with equivalentcircuit and physicsbased methods.
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink Python and similar tools for battery equivalentcircuit and physicsbased modeling.
- Strong knowledge of battery cell testing techniques including GITT HPPC and EIS.
- Theoretical expertise in probability and statistics.
Even better you may have
- Solid theoretical foundation in adaptive filtering digital signal processing and control theory including classical statespace optimal and digital controls.
- Handson experience in defining formulating and implementing machine learning problems for both offline and online BMS applications.
- Understanding of realtime systems and common microcontroller architectures & peripherals.
- Familiarity with common electronic components and comfort reading circuit design schematics & data sheets contributing to BMS hardware design discussions.
- Strong knowledge of battery cell testing techniques including GITT HPPC and EIS. Experience using git or similar version control system.
- Familiarity with automotive safety standards (e.g. ISO26262) and how they apply to hardware and software.
- Ability to work independently on technical tasks effective troubleshooting and problemsolving with minimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork skills.
- A systems approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.
- 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 leadership level 6.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: 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 #LIMZ1
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
