Ford Racing Battery Modeling Engineer

Racing is where our story began.

In 1901 Henry Ford climbed into a car he built himself Sweepstakes and beat Americas most famous driver. He wasnt a racer but he had to win. He did. Ford Motor Company was born from that victory.

That fighting spirit lives on in Ford Racing today. Were the engineers strategists and competitors who bring Fords track-tested edge into every vehicle we build. Every track every stage every proving ground thats where we prove ourselves.

The result: one of the worlds most iconic brands legendary nameplates and a team unmatched in the industry.

Our mantra: Race to win engineer to lead.

If youre a competitor innovator or performance obsessive Ford Racing is where you belong. Help us write the next chapter.

In this position...

Youll work at the intersection of battery chemistry data and competition turning test results into physics-based models that translate into faster lap times. If you love seeing your work make a measurable impact this is where that happens.

Youll be part of a small high-performing motorsports team where ownership is high ideas are tested fast and continuous improvement is the mission.

Youll apply your modeling expertise to Ford Racings current battery systems then set the direction for future methods and battery designs.

What youll do...

• Build and refine electrochemical models using tools like MATLAB and COMSOL to drive future development and guide decisions on cell chemistry and format direction.
• Build and refine thermal and equivalent circuit models using tools like GT-Suite and Simulink to predict how battery cells will perform under real track conditions.
• Work with array design engineers to shape how cells integrate into the battery array informing cooling methods and heat rejection designs for optimum system efficiency.
• Provide technical expertise to a global team of internal and external stakeholders spanning Ford Racing production and motorsport vehicles.
• Guide testing strategies to ensure data needed for models are generated effieciently. Define requirements for battery management systems as they relate to cell state estimation life and operational efficiency.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in a related field: Engineering Chemistry Materials Science or a relevant field
• 2 years of direct experience modeling Li-Ion battery cells
• Competency in relevant engineering software (e.g. COMSOL GT-Suite Python MATLAB Simulink)
• Working knowledge of battery cell test methods chemistry and key design parameters
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
• Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
  

Even better you may have...

• Masters / Ph. D in a related field: Engineering Chemistry Materials Science or a relevant field
• Experience with 3D heterogeneous chemistry modeling
• Hands-on experience producing lab-scale Li-Ion battery cells
• High Voltage Safety Training
• Competitive spirit and interest in professional motorsports

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 and ranges from $65100-$109300. This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74300-$124500. This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86600-$144900. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99100-$166200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.


For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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