Ford Motor Company · 15 hours ago
Senior Battery Validation Engineer
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expFord Motor Company is focused on delivering a fully electric transportation future and is seeking a Senior Battery Validation Engineer. This role involves planning and executing battery validation tests, analyzing data, and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure the successful validation of next-generation EV batteries.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
5+ years of experience in battery testing and validation
Experience with battery test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
Knowledge of battery chemistry, physics, and safety standards
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
Knowledge of statistical analysis and design-of-experiment
Experience in test fixture design and fabrication; 3-D CAD experience preferred
Experience in structural, electrical, thermal, and mechanical systems
Familiarity with US and international battery safety requirements/regulations
Hands-on experience in HV battery system abuse testing
Ability to travel to external test labs as needed
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering
Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products
Experience in configuration, development and maintenance of automated test systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience using Confluence, Jira, Jama, or other project management tools
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
Benefits
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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
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James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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