Staff Battery Cell Engineer at Ford Global Career Site

Long Beach, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Cell Chemistry, Supply Chain Management, Cell Characterization, Manufacturing Optimization, DFM Feedback, Cost Analysis, Optimization Models, Mechanical Design, Impact Resistance, Thermal Runaway Management, R&D Collaboration, Troubleshooting, Automotive Applications, Design Reviews, Powertrain Innovations

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Cell chemistry and form factor selection for future products Craft strategic vendor engagements, and provide insight into supply chain management team Define DC Fast charge limits, and influence cell design to increase abilities Perform and collect cell characterization data Work with manufacturing team to optimization cell and production equipment together. Generate DFM feedback in the process Develop trade space of cost vs customer experience in regards to battery design Optimization models for cell selection and powertrain optimization (MATLAB) Cell performance model for vehicle performance estimates (MATLAB) Perform mechanical cell design work (terminals, jelly role, vents, structure, electrolyte, etc.) Design cells for impact resistance and thermal runaway management Generate first principles "Should Cost" for cells Initiate and collaborate in cell R&D workstreams, in addition to, reuse and recycling efforts Root cause and trouble shooting cell related items in prototype and production Create robust design for automotive application and for mass manufacturing Lead and contribute to design reviews and requirements reviews to further optimize the powertrain system cross functionally Support presentations of concepts and status to senior management and internally to company personnel in an integration and subject matter expert role Drive powertrain innovations of future technologies that provide benefit to the product; both short- and long-term roadmap items. Mechanical / Chemical Engineering degree or Physics degree or equivalent experience Experience of coding optimization algorithms, particularly in Matlab Hands-on experience building and launching automotive grade cells Experience with Microsoft Office, Confluence, and Jira applications Experience with instrumentation and measurement in a lab environment An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement 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. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP2 Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

The Staff Battery Cell Engineer will be responsible for selecting cell chemistry and form factors for future products, as well as defining DC Fast charge limits and influencing cell design. They will also work with manufacturing teams to optimize cell production and generate performance models for vehicle estimates.