HV Battery Cell Product Development Engineer

Ford Motor; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their engineering team. In this role, you will focus on determining battery cell capability and performance, collaborating with various teams to integrate cells into hybrid and electric vehicles. Your responsibilities will include analyzing data, developing quality documents, and conducting performance investigations. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative battery technologies in a dynamic work environment, where your insights will help shape the future of electrified vehicles. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, we invite you to apply!

Qualifications

• 3+ months of experience analyzing designs and data.
• Fluency with data analysis software and battery test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Interface with battery pack engineering teams and resolve issues with suppliers.
• Conduct cell performance testing and develop calibrations for battery controls.

Skills

Data Analysis

Battery Performance Evaluation

Engineering Design Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical)

M.S. in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Excel

Battery Test Equipment

Job description

Description

In this position, the individual will be responsible for determining battery cell capability and performance, and interfacing with battery pack and vehicle teams to integrate the cell for use in Mild Hybrid (mHEV), Full Hybrid (FHEV), Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Battery Electric (BEV) vehicles.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Interface with core and unit battery pack engineering teams (thermal, mechanical, and electrical)
• Interface with hybrid vehicle systems teams, energy analysis team
• Resolve issues with Battery Cell Supplier and Joint Venture Ford/supplier manufacturing team
• Work with Cell Suppliers and Joint Venture Manufacturing team to develop quality documents for production (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Engineering Specification)
• Support cell supplier validation items, coordinate regular communications with cell supplier (develop and coordinate test plans, review test data, evaluate design changes)
• Complete release of battery cell component prints in Ford Release system (WERS)
• Analyze vehicle and battery pack data as related to cell usage, performance, and life
• Conduct cell performance, life, and degradation investigations and testing, coordinating with the cell modeling team
• Develop calibrations for cell-related battery controls; support advanced controls algorithm development
• Lead core design and release activities for electrified vehicle battery cell components
• Support cell-related Unit GPDS deliverables for next-generation battery programs
• Coordinate and/or conduct cell and battery pack characterization testing; analyze test data and provide engineering recommendations
• Develop cell and battery pack test methods; key life test development and evaluation
• Assist with new battery cell technology assessments
• Maintain awareness of and ensure compliance with high-voltage safety practices

Qualifications

You'll have...

• B.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering) with battery experience
• 3+ months of direct experience with analyzing/evaluating designs and data

Even better, you may have...

• Fluency with data analysis software (MATLAB, Excel)
• Familiarity with powertrain controls, battery controls, test scripting, and CAN
• Knowledge of battery test equipment (cyclers, thermal chambers, chillers)
• Self-motivated, willing to learn, good written & verbal communication skills, team-oriented
• High Voltage Safety Training
• MS degree preferred

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!