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Ford Pro · 12 hours ago

Battery Cell Integration and Testing Engineer

2101 Village Rd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Ford Pro is seeking a Battery Cell Integration and Testing Engineer who will focus on the integration of lithium-ion battery cells into arrays or packs. The role involves defining and executing research projects to improve quality and performance, as well as planning and conducting testing on new battery cells.

AutomotiveFleet ManagementSoftware

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

Define and own the execution of research projects tied to production needs to improve quality, decrease cost, and deliver vehicle level attributes

Plan testing of battery cells that are new to Ford with a focus on understanding the affected vehicle level performance attributes

Relate battery cell electrode level or material level data and characteristics to cell level performance attributes and failure modes

Post-process battery cell, pack, and vehicle test data. Use data to define problems and demonstrate performance to objectives / requirements

Work with the R&A and Product Development teams on modeling needs, BMS simulations, or hardware solutions as they relate to solving complex problems

Define requirements for /review the design of custom retention fixtures for cell and module testing. Continue to interface with lab testing teams to help identify further iterative design changes

Define requirements for instrumentation for given test needs. Continue to interface with lab testing teams to ensure data quality

Review fleet / connected vehicle data as it relates to root cause characterization of potential warranty issues or setting requirements/ goals for research project goals

Transfer developed technologies/solutions to product teams by supporting verification testing at cell, module, pack or vehicle level

Qualification

Battery cell integrationBattery performance testingData analysis toolsBattery Monitoring SystemMatlab/SimulinkPythonC++TeamworkCommunication skillsSelf-motivated

Required

BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or related degree

3+ years of experience with battery cells, battery module, and battery pack requirements as well as methods of testing to validate performance to those requirements

Demonstrated experience performing verification testing on Battery Monitoring System control strategies

Demonstrated experience collecting both calibration and verification data for battery performance and battery lifetime durability models

Ability to develop state-flow or other step by step test planning documents for cell, module, pack or vehicle level testing

Competency in the use of at least one of the following tools for battery simulation and/or data analysis: Matlab/ Simulink/ Stateflow, Python, C++

Experience with post-processing battery cell, pack and vehicle data using AVL Concerto, ATI Vision, CANAlyzer or similar programs

Preferred

Masters in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or related degree

5+ years of experience with Battery Cells, Battery Modules, and Battery Pack requirements and testing

1+ years of experience working with battery cell suppliers to validate quoted performance and assess design changes to meet requirements cascaded from pack/vehicle level

Experience using EIS and dV/dQ analysis to assess performance and lifetime characteristics of battery cells

Ability to anticipate research needs and initiate research projects

Knowledge of battery physics based model development processes

Excellent data analysis and interpretation capabilities

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Self-motivated with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks