Technical Expert HV Battery Welding

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In this position...
The batteries in the electrified propulsion system rely heavily on their structural system to maintain battery cell integrity for performance and durability. This requires a challenging structural design with unique hardware to deliver. Current industry solutions involve using welding techniques to join materials to improve robustness manufacturing cycle time and optimal package space. Laser welding is becoming one of the most common welding techniques seen in HV Battery manufacturing. The structural and welding design and requirements must be developed with a focus on function and failure mode avoidance including material selection joint design process capability and process failure modes. Deep technical understanding is necessary regarding the welding processes (laser TIG MIG Ultrasonic) weld joint design material compatibility welding process design/control design for manufacturing and testing.

Youll have...

1. BS minimum with MS preferred in Welding Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

2. 5 years laser and ultrasonic welding in automotive or similar field experience

3. Strong mechanics of materials background

Even better you may have...
4. Expertise in battery welding processes fundamentals

a)Resistance welding: Spot welding seam welding (especially for tabs bus bars and cell connections). Understanding parameters like current voltage force and pulse time.

b)Laser Welding: Pulsed laser welding continuous laser welding. Understanding power speed focus and shielding gas

c)Ultrasonic welding: Understanding amplitude force and time

d)Ability to select appropriate welding methods and parameters based on material type thickness and joint design.

5. Expertise in welded joint design for various functions and failure mode avoidance

a)Understanding of spatter free zones

b)Understanding of CQI-15 and 2D drawing requirements for welds

c)Knowledge of electrical principles related to battery connections and resistance to support efficient and robust design

d)Awareness of relevant industry standards (e.g. safety standards quality standards like ISO 9001 or specific automotive/aerospace standards if applicable).

e)Strong mechanics of materials background and welding metallurgy

6. Expertise in welding process control methods and associated metrics

a)Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) principles an Key Process Input Variables of welding process.

b)Experience with vision systems or other inspection technologies integrated into welding processes

c)Understanding of fixturing requirements for precise and repeatable welding

d)Experience with process set-up optimization and validation.

7. Expertise in Welding Quality control methods

a)Experience with destructive testing methods like pull/shear testing and understanding results.

b)Experience with non-destructive testing methods (like resistance testing and X-ray inspection and cross section analysis) to demonstrate quality

8. Foundation

a)Strong experience in developing foundation documents (DFMEA P Diagram B Diagram SCCAF etc.)

b)Experience in development of requirements design rules and test methods

c)Six Sigma Black Belt certified (or in process of becoming certified)

9. Experience in helping resolve field issues associated with the welding

10. Knowledge of welding in designs from our competition

11. Fundamental understanding of battery cell types (e.g. cylindrical pouch prismatic) basic pack construction and the purpose of cell interconnects and busbars.

12. Understanding of battery safety protocols particularly regarding handling potential short circuits and thermal events during assembly.

13. General Skills

a) Experience working with D&R engineering CAE analysis and testing teams across multiple organizations

b) Working knowledge of the GPDS milestones and timing their deliverables and evidence required as it relates to welding design and process development

c)Strong data analysis skills

d) Excellent communication teaching presentation and analytical skills.

e) Broad interpersonal skills enabling team facilitation and effective interfacing with cross-functional teams

f) Candidates must be able to work under operational pressures and to set priorities for themselves and for team members

g) Strong working relationships with global counterparts in Battery Manufacturing Engineering STA structures and industry desired

h) Experience developing and evaluating new concepts and design ideas desired

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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $115500-$218100.
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.

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