HV Battery Cell Development Engineer / Scientist

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In this position...

Ford Motor company is seeking candidates for a position as Cell Development Engineer/Scientist in Fords Battery Center for Excellence in Dearborn Michigan. Battery technology is recognized as the linchpin in Fords pivotal initiative to Lead the Electrification Revolution.

Ford Ion Park is responsible for the delivery of innovative advanced battery cell technology to meet this objective.

What youll do...

• Develop support and conduct solid state battery electrode/separator & cell development activity internal to Ford
• Develop and conduct performance characterizations of next generation battery materials electrodes/separators and cells
• Develop and conduct lab scale chalcogenide separator material synthesis and evaluation
• Develop electrode/separator & cell fabrication methods needed to transfer new solid-state battery chemistries from proof of concept to pilot scale manufacturing:
• Participate in the development and execution of quality control methods necessary to fabricate reproducible high-quality cells.
• Identify and develop battery material electrode cell or pack level requirements for vehicle applications

Youll have...

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Chemical Mechanical or Electrical or Equivalent) Chemistry Materials Science Electrochemistry Applied Physics or Equivalent related to Energy Storage
• 3years of experience in development of advanced battery cell technologies (graduate studies can be considered)
• 1 years of experience in the following battery categories: solid state batteries sulfide solid electrolytes synthesis and/or testing advanced cathodes/anodes safety characterization pilot line design and assembly
• Non-citizens must have the ability to receive a license to legally work with Export Controlled technology in the USA.
• Strongly self-motivated detail oriented and willingness to learn new knowledge and technology.
• Demonstrated record of team-oriented research and engineering.
• Excellent communication skills in English (both written and spoken)

Even better you may have...

• Masters (MS) or Doctorate (PhD) Degree in Engineering (Chemical Mechanical Electrical or Equivalent) Chemistry Materials Science Electrochemistry Applied Physics or Equivalent related to Energy Storage
• 10 Years of Experience in development of advanced battery cell technologies (graduate studies can be considered)
• Previous experience working in a major high-volume battery cell supplier and/or automotive OEM or Tier I supplier in a research production or development role involving energy storage
• Advanced knowledge of battery cell-level performance and life cycle characterization methods and associated dedicated test equipment
• Advanced knowledge of one or more of the following battery categories: solid state batteries sulfide solid electrolytes synthesis and/or testing advanced cathodes/anodes safety characterization pilot line design and assembly.

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 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 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 5 - 8

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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