Laser Welding Engineer

Ford, Inc; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford is accelerating battery manufacturing and advanced laser joining for next-generation EVs. We are seeking a Laser Welding Engineer to develop, industrialize, and optimize laser joining between battery cell cans and busbar/current collector assemblies.

You will own laser welding processes across concept to high-volume production, balancing quality, throughput, and cost within a fast-paced automotive environment.

Responsibilities

• You will be the technical owner of laser welding processes used to join cylindrical/prismatic battery cells to module and pack-level current collectors.
• You will drive process development from early concept through pilot line, launch, and high-volume production - balancing weld quality, throughput, cost, and design constraints.
• You will work closely with cell engineering, pack design, manufacturing, controls/automation.

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Ford is rapidly scaling next-generation battery manufacturing, including cell-to-pack architectures for our future electric vehicles. We are seeking a Laser Welding Engineer to develop, industrialize, and optimize laser joining processes between battery cell cans and busbar/current collector assemblies.

In this position....

You will be the technical owner of laser welding processes used to join cylindrical/prismatic battery cells to module and pack-level current collectors. You will drive process development from early concept through pilot line, launch, and high-volume production - balancing weld quality, throughput, cost, and design constraints.

You will work closely with cell engineering, pack design, manufacturing, controls/automation