Staff Battery Cell Engineer
Staff Battery Cell 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 customer-obsessed entrepreneurial and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading 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.
In this position...
The Staff Battery Cell Engineer will be responsible for cell level concept generation cell selection and optimization work. You will create strategy to analyze holistic battery life cycle and business approach through multiple stages of development starting from the block diagram architecture phase.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
Cell chemistry and form factor selection for future products
Craft strategic vendor engagements and provide insight into supply chain management team
Define DC Fast charge limits and influence cell design to increase abilities
Perform and collect cell characterization data
Work with manufacturing team to optimization cell and production equipment together. Generate DFM feedback in the process
Develop trade space of cost vs customer experience in regards to battery design
Optimization models for cell selection and powertrain optimization (MATLAB)
Cell performance model for vehicle performance estimates (MATLAB)
Perform mechanical cell design work (terminals jelly role vents structure electrolyte etc.)
Design cells for impact resistance and thermal runaway management
Generate first principles Should Cost for cells
Generate cell testing requirements
Initiate and collaborate in cell R&D workstreams in addition to reuse and recycling efforts
Define durability and end of life requirements
Root cause and trouble shooting cell related items in prototype and production
Create robust design for automotive application and for mass manufacturing
Lead and contribute to design reviews and requirements reviews to further optimize the powertrain system cross functionally
Support presentations of concepts and status to senior management and internally to company personnel in an integration and subject matter expert role
Drive powertrain innovations of future technologies that provide benefit to the product; both short- and long-term roadmap items.
Qualifications
Youll have...
Mechanical / Chemical Engineering degree or Physics degree or equivalent experience
Masters degree PhD preferred
Sound knowledge of cell chemistry principles
Experience analyzing automotive grade products
5 years of experience or research
3 years experience in related industry
Even better you may have...
Experience of coding optimization algorithms particularly in Matlab
Hands-on experience building and launching automotive grade cells
Experience with Microsoft Office Confluence and Jira applications
Experience with instrumentation and measurement in a lab environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
A system 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 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.
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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.
Onsite work of up to four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JD2
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
