Supervisor BESS Battery Modeling, Ford Energy
About The Position
Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford’s century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid. At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in battery modeling, CAE, or simulation engineering.
- Expertise in electrochemical, thermal, or multiphysics battery modeling.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical projects or engineering teams.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Advanced experience with high-fidelity battery models (P2D, P4D).
- Direct experience with utility-scale BESS or high-voltage automotive battery platforms.
- Experience in degradation modeling, thermal runaway analysis, or container-level simulation.
- Familiarity with digital twin development and model correlation frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing CAE team responsible for BESS modeling and simulation.
- Establish modeling standards, technical governance, and best practices for CAE execution across the organization.
- Provide CAE-driven recommendations for system architecture, thermal design, and performance optimization to support technical reviews and program delivery.
- Own battery life prediction modeling, including capacity fade, resistance growth, calendar aging, and cycle aging.
- Lead pack- and container-level thermal and electro-thermal simulations for utility-scale applications.
- Oversee physics-based electrochemical modeling (e.g., P2D/P4D) and the development of reduced-order models.
- Drive the development of integrated digital twin frameworks to monitor and predict system health.
- Ensure rigorous model validation against laboratory test data and real-world field performance.
- Collaborate with Ford Auto battery CAE teams to leverage reuse opportunities and align on modeling methodologies.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonuses
- Ford vehicle discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
