Senior Battery Lab Lead – Build, Validate & Scale EV Cells

Ford Motor; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 167,200 - 316,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off for community service

Job summary

Ford Motor in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Manager of the Battery Build and Test Lab to lead a high-performing team focused on battery testing and validation. You will oversee lab operations, from commissioning the facility to executing comprehensive test plans and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

This leadership position requires 8+ years of experience in battery testing and engineering, with strong leadership and communication skills. Benefits include medical coverage, flexible family care days, and a vehicle discount program.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in battery testing, validation, or complex lab operations.
• 3+ years of experience in an engineering leadership or management role.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale testing facilities and teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of battery validation engineers and lab technicians.
• Oversee the operational ramp-up of the EVDC2 battery lab.
• Drive the strategic roadmap for data storage and automated test systems.

Skills

Battery testing

Engineering leadership

Safety protocols

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Job description

Ford Motor in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Manager of the Battery Build and Test Lab to lead a high-performing team focused on battery testing and validation. You will oversee lab operations, from commissioning the facility to executing comprehensive test plans and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

This leadership position requires 8+ years of experience in battery testing and engineering, with strong leadership and communication skills. Benefits include medical coverage, flexible family care days, and a vehicle discount program.