Battery Cell Integration and Test Engineer

Ford Motor • Allen Park, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position... The individual will be responsible for determining battery cell capability and performance, and interfacing with battery pack and vehicle teams to integrate the cell for use in Mild Hybrid (mHEV), Full Hybrid (FHEV), Plug-in Hybrid(PHEV) and Battery Electric (BEV) vehicles.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering (Chemical Engineering with emphasis in energy storage or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with battery experience); or related degree; or equivalent combination of experience and education
• 3 months+ direct experience with analyzing/evaluating designs and data.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency with Data analysis software (MATLAB, Excel, INCA, ATI)
• Familiarity with powertrain controls, battery controls, test scripting, and CAN
• Knowledge of battery test equipment (cyclers, thermal chambers, chillers)
• Self-motivated, willing to learn, good written & verbal communication skills, team-oriented
• High Voltage Safety Training

Responsibilities

• Interface with core and unit battery pack engineering teams (thermal, mechanical, and electrical)
• Interface with hybrid vehicle systems teams, energy analysis team
• Analyze vehicle and battery pack data as related to cell usage, performance, and life
• Cell performance, life, and degradation investigations and testing. Co-ordinate this work with cell modeling team
• Develop calibrations for cell-related battery controls; support advanced controls algorithm development
• Lead core design and release activities for electrified vehicle battery cell component
• Support cell related Unit GPDS deliverables for next generation battery programs
• Work with cell suppliers to develop quality documents for production (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Engineering Specification)
• Support cell supplier validation items, coordinate regular communications with cell supplier (develop and coordinate test plans, review test data, evaluate design changes)
• Coordinate and/or conduct cell and battery pack characterization testing; analyze test data and provide engineering recommendations
• Develop cell and battery pack test methods; Key Life Test development and evaluation
• Assist with new battery cell technology assessments
• Awareness of and compliance with high-voltage safety practices.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees