Senior Battery Modeling Engineer – EV Cells & Packs

Ford Motor; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Hybrid work model

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company, through Ford Model E, seeks an experienced battery modeling engineer in California to own and advance cell and pack models. You will drive design choices, integrate models with vehicle simulations, and collaborate across teams to shape future EV platforms.

Requirements include 5+ years in cell modeling, strong fundamentals in engineering/chemistry/physics, and proficiency in Python/MATLAB/Simulink. Hybrid work and visa sponsorship are noted.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing cell models and understanding how cell characteristics relate to system performance.
• Knowledge of modeling techniques for lithium-ion cells, battery packs, and thermal systems.
• First principles knowledge of engineering, chemistry, and physics fundamentals.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• High proficiency in Python/MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with JIRA/Confluence or a similar system for tracking inputs/results.
• Experience with different cell chemistries and form factors.

Responsibilities

• Create and own battery physics models of different fidelities.
• Develop advanced lifetime models for current and next generation cells.
• Drive product direction and cell design based on model recommendations.
• Integrate versions of the cell model with the vehicle model.
• Define requirements for thermal and pack components based on cell aging & warranty.
• Work with experimental teams to get new data needed to improve analysis.
• Support future roadmap scenarios.
• Create DVP for cell testing.
• Correlate and improve models with field vehicles.

Skills

Battery modeling

Python

MATLAB

Simulink

Communication skills

Education

Master's in Chemical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

PhD in battery modeling

Tools

JIRA/Confluence

Job description

Ford Motor Company, through Ford Model E, seeks an experienced battery modeling engineer in California to own and advance cell and pack models. You will drive design choices, integrate models with vehicle simulations, and collaborate across teams to shape future EV platforms.

Requirements include 5+ years in cell modeling, strong fundamentals in engineering/chemistry/physics, and proficiency in Python/MATLAB/Simulink. Hybrid work and visa sponsorship are noted.