Laser Welding Engineer: Battery Cells & Modules

Ford; 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

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.