HV Battery Cell Development Engineer / Scientist

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company seeks a Cell Development Engineer/Scientist to work in Dearborn, MI, driving the advancement of battery technologies crucial for electrification. Opportunities involve solid state battery development, performance characterizations, and innovative material synthesis, along with a focus on quality control for manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will possess advanced degrees and extensive experience in energy storage technologies and a commitment to teamwork.

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

Tuition assistance

Flexible family care days and paid parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in advanced battery cell technologies.
• 1+ years in solid state batteries or associated fields.
• Strong team-oriented research and engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct performance characterizations of battery materials.
• Support cell development activity internal to Ford.
• Participate in quality control methods for high-quality cells.

Skills

Self-motivated

Detail oriented

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical)

Master's (MS) or Doctorate (PhD) Degree in relevant fields

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, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

In this position...

Ford Motor company is seeking candidates for a position as Cell Development Engineer/Scientist in Ford’s Battery Center for Excellence in Dearborn, Michigan. Battery technology is recognized as the linchpin in Ford’s 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.

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical or Equivalent), Chemistry, Materials Science, Electrochemistry, Applied Physics or Equivalent related to Energy Storage
• 3+ years 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 we've 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 builder…or 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 Year’s 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.

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 status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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Responsibilities

What you'll 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