Overview
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
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...
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and execute battery pack validation tests covering various categories including performance, durability, and abuse
- Author test scripts for equipment including cyclers, chambers, chillers, and DAQ systems
- Own data storage and visualization
- Analyze test data and generate test reports, evaluating compliance with requirements and identifying issues or opportunities for improvement
- Work alongside systems engineers to define requirements
- Work alongside cell engineers to define test profiles and correlate cell and pack results
- Work alongside prototyping and logistics teams to coordinate sample assembly and delivery
- Work cross-functionally across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and service to communicate test results and provide feedback on battery design and integration
- Assist battery part owners to develop component-level tests
- Setup data acquisition systems and specialized measurement equipment as needed
- Work with fabrication team as needed to design and build custom fixtures
- Manage external vendors and partners for additional testing capabilities
You'll have…
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field5+ years of experience in battery testing and validationExperience with battery test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systemsKnowledge of battery chemistry, physics, and safety standardsAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environmentStrong problem-solving, communication, and project management skillsKnowledge of statistical analysis and design-of-experimentExperience in test fixture design and fabrication; 3-D CAD experience preferredExperience in structural, electrical, thermal, and mechanical systemsFamiliarity with US and international battery safety requirements / regulationsHands-on experience in HV battery system abuse testingAbility to travel to external test labs as neededNice to have
Master's degree in engineeringHands-on experience building and launching automotive productsExperience in configuration, development and maintenance of automated test systemsStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience using Confluence, Jira, Jama, or other project management toolsAn eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing teamA system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvementYou 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!
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation timeThis position is a salary grade 8.
For more information on salary and benefits, see the Ford careers page.
This position is a range of salary grades 5-8.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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Requisition ID
48404
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