Battery Lab Advanced Test Engineer

Ford•Allen Park, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

In this position... An Electrified Powertrain Integration Center (EPIC) Battery Lab Test Engineer is responsible for leading quality initiatives which includes reducing warranty claims by way of reviewing DVM's for completeness, making modifications to existing DVM's, and proposing new DVM's while also being responsible for validating the new/modified test and reviewing data. You primarily work hand-in-hand with D&R engineers, test engineers, OPD, CAE engineers, functional quality leads, as well as test technicians/analysts, and test equipment vendors, to support the company's testing needs for reducing warranty costs to HV batteries and their subsystems. Primary Duties: Regular/Daily tasks include: Development of DV plans with efficient test timing and 100% issue/error detection (product or test execution related) with an emphasis on Full Automation / Requester Not Present Create and improve automation in the lab by way of AVL/equipment Support accurate and complete metrics reporting Responsible for warranty reporting check ins with senior management Management of test requests, schedules, and facilities; accurate daily ELMS reporting Perform data analysis, generating comprehensive technical reports Develop, procure, and install new test equipment systems to support current and future testing Lead/Support the creation/publication of standardized test methods You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! 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 salary grade 5-8. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1 Visa sponsorship is not 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. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-DE2

Requirements

B.S. in Engineering or related degree
3+ years battery lab test engineering experience required
An understanding of vehicle powertrain, power supply, and vehicle electrical system operation and interaction with an emphasis on High Voltage / HEV / BEV applications
A thorough knowledge of data collection and communication systems and their operation, including AVL Lynx, WAGO watchdog systems, and CAN/Ethernet/Modbus Communication protocol
A thorough knowledge of instrumentation measurement systems, particularly those relating to battery testing (CAN variables, current, voltage, coolant, and ARXML)
A thorough knowledge of lab scheduling and management tools, including ELMS for test status setting and communications
Demonstrated leadership behaviors and related experience
Strong teamwork, analytical, oral, and written skills
MS Office skills required

Nice To Haves

project management experience or master's degree a plus
MATLAB, Minitab, VB/Excel Macro skills a plus.
Jira and AIMs familiarity a plus

Responsibilities

Providing direction to Test Analysts to aid in quality improvement with the focus of warranty claim reduction
Create and translate test request requirements into lab executable instructions / test plans
Assisting technicians in the day-to-day execution of testing
Leading test site troubleshooting efforts
Providing training to incoming Test Engineers to aid in the quality improvement with the focus of warranty claim reduction
Help new TE's understand how to test to reduce warranty claims
Guide others on adding and improving automation to test scripts
Provide ‘mentor' style experience to assist less experienced engineers with processes/practices
Be a continual resource for test stand setup and execution questions
Implementation of standard practices for lab processes. Document said processes and provide instruction to team members on their execution
Provide guidance to VEV and requestor engineers and analysts related to development of test procedures / scripts to examine previously untested parameters and identify ways to monitor those parameters
Configuring/Operating Lynx site automation systems and supplemental site controls and I/O to achieve fully automated testing and 100% error detection/response
Creating and maintaining test parameter files, test limits, quality parameters and automation scripts
Improve setups for a higher automation capability
Troubleshoot and problem solve data upload and synchronization issues with Ford Santorin server
Conduct research based on these findings to determine future data acquisition tools, software and hardware
Analyzing test data for performance/execution issues
Develop detection strategies for issues not captured by the site control system; facilitate data delivery to customer
Review test results for quality of data, identify areas for improvement in both measurements taken and testing executed
Suggest and implement changes to tests to fully encompass projected customer use in order to mitigate warranty claims
Champion projects to expand battery testing capabilities
Developing test equipment / facility upgrade capital project proposals
Authoring specification and statement of work documents
Building financial and business rationale, obtaining cost estimates
Developing project timing plans and managing capital projects, including tracking and managing cost, timing, and equipment installations, leading activities with equipment vendors and skilled trades, and coordinating with Lab Scheduling
Support standard DCV/TPV/KLT and milestone testing
Make sure milestone developmental testing is on track
Run SCO, Thermal, Cell Integration, Functional and Robustness, and Environmental
Propose changes to milestone testing to improve automation, improve timing delivered, and/or increase test run efficiency
Conduct test safety sign-offs prior to initiation of test scripts
Understand each test setup and its requirements
Stay current on changing methodologies through which test setups are verified through engagement with appropriate battery Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Utilize test signoff checklist to verify test setups are complete and all safety protocols have been implemented appropriately prior to test start
If errors or omissions in test setups are found, provide training to setup personnel regarding the problems that were found and techniques through which improvements to the process can be made

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

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