Senior Battery Modeling Engineer - EV Systems (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford TBD is seeking a battery modeling expert to own and advance cell-level and vehicle-level models for next‑gen electric vehicles. You will develop physics-based models, drive design decisions and collaborate with experimental teams to enrich data and inform roadmaps.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in chemical or electrical engineering, extensive experience with lithium-ion cells and thermal systems, and proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or Simulink.

Qualifications

• Masters in chemical, EE or related fields of engineering.
• 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.
• Fundamental engineering, chemistry and physics concepts.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB or Simulink.
• Experience with JIRA/Confluence or similar tracking system.
• 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 and warranty.
• Work with experimental teams to obtain data to improve analysis.
• Support future roadmap scenarios.
• Create DVP for cell testing.
• Correlate and improve models with field vehicles.

Skills

Cell modeling

Python

MATLAB

Simulink

Battery modeling

Education

Master's in Chemical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Ford TBD is seeking a battery modeling expert to own and advance cell-level and vehicle-level models for next‑gen electric vehicles. You will develop physics-based models, drive design decisions and collaborate with experimental teams to enrich data and inform roadmaps.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in chemical or electrical engineering, extensive experience with lithium-ion cells and thermal systems, and proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or Simulink.