Battery Lab Advanced Test Engineer

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An Electrified Powertrain Integration Center (EPIC) Battery Lab Test Engineer is responsible for leading quality initiatives which includes reducing warranty claims by way of reviewing DVMs for completeness making modifications to existing DVMs and proposing new DVMs while also being responsible for validating the new/modified test and reviewing data. You primarily work hand-in-hand with D&R engineers test engineers OPD CAE engineers functional quality leads as well as test technicians/analysts and test equipment vendors to support the companys testing needs for reducing warranty costs to HV batteries and their subsystems.

Primary Duties:
Regular/Daily tasks include:

• Development of DV plans with efficient test timing and 100% issue/error detection (product or test execution related) with an emphasis on Full Automation / Requester Not Present

• Create and improve automation in the lab by way of AVL/equipment

• Support accurate and complete metrics reporting

• Responsible for warranty reporting check ins with senior management

• Management of test requests schedules and facilities accurate daily ELMS reporting

• Perform data analysis generating comprehensive technical reports

• Develop procure and install new test equipment systems to support current and future testing

• Lead/Support the creation/publication of standardized test methods

What youll do...

• Providing direction to Test Analysts to aid in quality improvement with the focus of warranty claim reduction
  • Create and translate test request requirements into lab executable instructions / test plans
  • Assisting technicians in the day-to-day execution of testing
  • Leading test site troubleshooting efforts
• Providing training to incoming Test Engineers to aid in the quality improvement with the focus of warranty claim reduction
  • Help new TEs understand how to test to reduce warranty claims
  • Guide others on adding and improving automation to test scripts
  • Provide mentor style experience to assist less experienced engineers with processes/practices
  • Be a continual resource for test stand setup and execution questions
• Implementation of standard practices for lab processes. Document said processes and provide instruction to team members on their execution
  • Provide guidance to VEV and requestor engineers and analysts related to development of test procedures / scripts to examine previously untested parameters and identify ways to monitor those parameters
• Configuring/Operating Lynx site automation systems and supplemental site controls and I/O to achieve fully automated testing and 100% error detection/response
  • Creating and maintaining test parameter files test limits quality parameters and automation scripts
  • Improve setups for a higher automation capability
  • Troubleshoot and problem solve data upload and synchronization issues with Ford Santorin server
  • Conduct research based on these findings to determine future data acquisition tools software and hardware
• Analyzing test data for performance/execution issues
  • Develop detection strategies for issues not captured by the site control system facilitate data delivery to customer
  • Review test results for quality of data identify areas for improvement in both measurements taken and testing executed
  • Suggest and implement changes to tests to fully encompass projected customer use in order to mitigate warranty claims
  • Champion projects to expand battery testing capabilities
• Developing test equipment / facility upgrade capital project proposals
  • Authoring specification and statement of work documents
  • Building financial and business rationale obtaining cost estimates
  • Developing project timing plans and managing capital projects including tracking and managing cost timing and equipment installations leading activities with equipment vendors and skilled trades and coordinating with Lab Scheduling
• Support standard DCV/TPV/KLT and milestone testing
  • Make sure milestone developmental testing is on track
  • Run SCO Thermal Cell Integration Functional and Robustness and Environmental
  • Propose changes to milestone testing to improve automation improve timing delivered and/or increase test run efficiency
• Conduct test safety sign-offs prior to initiation of test scripts
  • Understand each test setup and its requirements
  • Stay current on changing methodologies through which test setups are verified through engagement with appropriate battery Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
  • Utilize test signoff checklist to verify test setups are complete and all safety protocols have been implemented appropriately prior to test start
  • If errors or omissions in test setups are found provide training to setup personnel regarding the problems that were found and techniques through which improvements to the process can be made

Youll have...

• B.S. in Engineering or related degree
• 3 years battery lab test engineering experience required project management experience or masters degree a plus
• An understanding of vehicle powertrain power supply and vehicle electrical system operation and interaction with an emphasis on High Voltage / HEV / BEV applications
• A thorough knowledge of data collection and communication systems and their operation including AVL Lynx WAGO watchdog systems and CAN/Ethernet/Modbus Communication protocol
• A thorough knowledge of instrumentation measurement systems particularly those relating to battery testing (CAN variables current voltage coolant and ARXML)
• A thorough knowledge of lab scheduling and management tools including ELMS for test status setting and communications
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors and related experience
• Strong teamwork analytical oral and written skills
• MS Office skills required MATLAB Minitab VB/Excel Macro skills a plus. Jira and AIMs familiarity a plus

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 salary grade 5-8.

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sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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