Ford Motor Company

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We are responsible for integrating and optimizing high-voltage battery cells and arrays across hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery electric (EV) platforms. Our work ensures each new vehicle program meets its attribute targets, and that our existing products continue to receive world-class support.

The HV Battery Cell Integration Engineering, within Ford’s Electrified Powertrain Engineering team, plays a pivotal role in our electrified vehicle programs

EPE is charged with delivering the best fuel economy and refinement in every hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicle segment we serve.

We strive to:

• Maximize customer value and profitability
• Exceed expectations in performance and smoothness
• Advance Ford’s “Power of Choice” strategy

Join our dynamic Cell Integration Team and help shape the future of electrified mobility!

What you'll do...

Pre-Production Start (pre-PS) Design & Release

• Lead core design and release activities for battery cells.
• Define requirements for quality, cost, performance and weight targets
• Interface with battery pack, powertrain (thermal, mechanical, electrical) and controls teams

Chemistry & Configuration Development

• Evaluate new cell chemistries and form-factors; run trade-off studies
• Coordinate cell-level and pack-level modeling for powertrain attribute analysis

Program Management & Deliverables

• Prepare and review GPDS (Global Product Development System) deliverables and reporting for next-gen programs
• Develop program timing plans, highlight and mitigate schedule risks
• Work with Purchasing on RFI/RFQ packages and supplier selection

Benchmarking & Characterization

• Benchmark competitive cell and array designs
• Plan and execute electrical characterization tests

Supplier Collaboration & Roadmaps

• Build relationships with cell suppliers to understand technology roadmaps
• Lead TVM (Total Value Management) and SREA (Supplier Request for Engineering Approval) for ongoing programs

Warranty & Field Support

• Drive warranty return investigations, in-house or supplier tear-downs
• Analyze root causes and implement corrective actions

You'll have...

B.S. in Engineering (Chemical Engineering with energy-storage emphasis preferred; Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with battery experience acceptable)

Hands-on experience in design & release engineering for automotive or high-reliability products

Strong analytical skills; proven ability to evaluate designs and data for automotive applicability

Proficiency in data-analysis tools (MATLAB, Excel, Concerto, INCA, ATI or similar)

Even better, you may have...

Familiarity with powertrain and battery control systems, test scripting, and CAN communication

Self-motivated, quick learner, excellent written/verbal communicator, and a collaborative team player

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 7.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP2

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.

Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI- RR1

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