Senior Battery Pack Engineer

Senior Battery Pack Engineer Location Irvine, CA (Irvine Health and Science Complex area) :

Ford Model E is responsible for developing the key technologies and capabilities - such as EV platforms, batteries, e-motors, inverters, charging and recycling - to create ground-up, breakthrough electric vehicles. By joining the best software, engineering, design and UX talent, you will be a part of creating new technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the Ford Model E team means building the future as Ford's center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services.

The Staff Battery Pack Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and implementing the lithium-ion battery systems for our electric vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in battery technology, including the design, manufacturing, and testing of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.

Minimum requirements:

• BS in Engineering with minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience developing products for mass production with injection molding, stamping, forging, and casting
• Define the requirements and specifications for battery development
• Drive battery and system design, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Plan, coordinate and execute battery validation tests, covering various aspects such as system, safety, thermal, data, barrier, vehicle, dyno/bench, life, charging and cell performance
• Participate in DFMEA and PFMEA activities
• Manage external vendors and partners for testing and manufacturing
• Main integrator of cell and electronics within the battery pack
• Familiar with adhesives and thermal interface materials
• Experience specifying fuses, contactors, relays, busbars and high voltage and low voltage connectors

Preferred Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products
• 3DX experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using Confluence, Jira, Asana, 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

What you'll be able to do:

• Develop and design lithium-ion battery systems utilizing 3DX
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure battery systems meet performance, safety, and cost requirements, as well as integration with the overall vehicle platform
• Conduct testing and analysis of battery systems to identify and resolve any issues
• Work with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure high-quality battery components
• Maintain documentation and records related to battery system designs and testing results
• Stay up-to-date with the latest battery technology and industry trends to ensure our electric vehicles remain competitive