Senior Battery Cell Engineer for Next-Gen EV & Suppliers

Ford Motor Company; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Family building benefits

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a leader in Next-Gen Cell Technology to guide evaluation, selection, and development of automotive-grade battery cells. You will coordinate with suppliers, drive roadmaps, and oversee NPI testing and risk analyses.

Join an on-site/hybrid team to advance EV batteries, manage cost and safety targets, and influence Ford's electrified future with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience in battery cell technology, with hands-on experience evaluating or launching automotive-grade cells.
• Experience engaging with cell suppliers or startups on technology evaluation, development, or sourcing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with deep understanding of electrochemistry and cell performance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration to work with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate emerging battery cell chemistries and form factors.
• Analyze energy density, power density, cycle life, fast-charge, and safety factors.
• Build and maintain the next-gen cell technology roadmap and TRL/MRL tracking.
• Lead supplier engagement, including technical reviews and co-development agreements.
• Support NPI testing plans and DFMEA/PFMEA in new cell designs.

Skills

Battery technology

Supplier engagement

Analytical skills

Electrochemistry

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Chemical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

MATLAB

Python

LabVIEW

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a leader in Next-Gen Cell Technology to guide evaluation, selection, and development of automotive-grade battery cells. You will coordinate with suppliers, drive roadmaps, and oversee NPI testing and risk analyses.

Join an on-site/hybrid team to advance EV batteries, manage cost and safety targets, and influence Ford's electrified future with cross-functional collaboration.