Ford Racing Battery Modeling Engineer

Ford • Allen Park, MI

1d • $65,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Racing is seeking a Battery Modeling Engineer to work at the intersection of battery chemistry, data, and competition. This role involves turning test results into physics-based models that contribute to faster lap times. The position is part of a small, high-performing motorsports team focused on ownership, rapid idea testing, and continuous improvement. The engineer will apply modeling expertise to current battery systems and influence future methods and battery designs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field: Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a relevant field
• 2+ years of direct experience modeling Li-Ion battery cells
• Competency in relevant engineering software (e.g., COMSOL, GT-Suite, Python, MATLAB Simulink)
• Working knowledge of battery cell test methods, chemistry, and key design parameters
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s / Ph. D in a related field: Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a relevant field
• Experience with 3D heterogeneous chemistry modeling
• Hands-on experience producing lab-scale Li-Ion battery cells
• High Voltage Safety Training
• Competitive spirit and interest in professional motorsports

Responsibilities

• Build and refine electrochemical models using tools like MATLAB and COMSOL to drive future development and guide decisions on cell chemistry and format direction.
• Build and refine thermal and equivalent circuit models using tools like GT-Suite and Simulink to predict how battery cells will perform under real track conditions.
• Work with array design engineers to shape how cells integrate into the battery array, informing cooling methods and heat rejection designs for optimum system efficiency.
• Provide technical expertise to a global team of internal and external stakeholders spanning Ford Racing production and motorsport vehicles.
• Guide testing strategies to ensure data needed for models are generated efficiently.
• Define requirements for battery management systems as they relate to cell state estimation, life, and operational efficiency.

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: Mid Level