Senior Battery Validation Engineer
Core
Enabling innovation through quick testing and characterization of battery components and systems to validate Ford's next generation of EV batteries.
Role type
Senior Battery Validation Engineer
Builds
Next generation of electric vehicle (EV) batteries
Domain
Automotive / Electric Vehicle Battery Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Battery pack validation testing, Test plan definition, Test script authoring, Data storage and visualization, Test data analysis, Compliance evaluation, Test fixture design, 3-D CAD, Structural systems knowledge, Electrical systems knowledge, Thermal systems knowledge, Mechanical systems knowledge, HV battery system abuse testing, Statistical analysis, Design of experiments, US and international battery safety regulations knowledge
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering, Automated test systems development, Project management tools (Confluence, Jira, Jama), Cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Cyclers, Chambers, Chillers, DAQ systems, 3-D CAD
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and execute battery pack validation tests covering 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; Work alongside systems engineers to define requirements; Work alongside cell engineers to define test profiles and correlate cell and pack results; Work cross-functionally across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and service to communicate test results; Assist battery part owners to develop component-level tests; Setup data acquisition systems and specialized measurement equipment; Work with fabrication team to design and build custom fixtures; Manage external vendors and partners for additional testing capabilities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC