Job DescriptionResponsibilitiesWhat you'll be able to do:- Create and own battery physics models of different fidelities
- Develop advanced lifetime models for current and next generation cells
- Drive product direction and cell design based on model recommendations
- Integrate versions of the cell model with the vehicle model
- Define requirements for thermal and pack components based on cell aging & warranty
- Work with experimental teams to get new types of data needed to improve analysis
- Support future roadmap scenarios
- Create DVP for cell testing
- Correlate and improve models with field vehicles
QualificationsThe minimum requirements we seek:- 5+ years of experience of developing cell models and an understanding of how cell characteristics relate to system performance
- Knowledge of modeling techniques used to simulate lithium-ion cells, battery packs, and thermal systems
- First principal knowledge of engineering, chemistry, & physics fundamentals
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- High proficiency in any of Python/MATLAB/Simulink
- Experience with JIRA/Confluence or a similar system for tracking inputs/results
- Masters in chemical, EE or related fields of engineering
- Experience with different cell chemistries and form factors
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience with Battery or Hybrid Electric Vehicles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- 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
- PhD in battery modeling
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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $146,520-276,600.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
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