Staff Battery Modeling Engineer

Ford, Inc; Long Beach (CA); 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

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

In this position...

What you’ll do

• 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 types of data needed to improve analysis
• Support future roadmap scenarios
• Create DVP for cell testing
• Correlate and improve models with field vehicles

You may have

• Masters in chemical, EE or related fields of engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience of developing cell models and an understanding of how cell characteristics relate to system performance
• Knowledge of modeling techniques used to simulate lithium-ion cells, battery packs, and thermal systems
• First principal knowledge of engineering, chemistry, & physics fundamentals
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• High proficiency in any of Python/MATLAB/Simulink
• Experience with JIRA/Confluence or a similar system for tracking inputs/results
• Masters in chemical, EE or related fields of engineering
• Experience with different cell chemistries and form factors

Even better, you may have

• Experience with Battery or Hybrid Electric Vehicles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
• A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement
• PhD in battery modeling

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a leadership level 6 and ranges from $150,200-$283,500.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.