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We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

In this position...

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.

What you'll 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

Create test plans and conduct testing and analysis of battery systems to identify and resolve any issues.

Work with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure high-quality battery components

Create boundary diagrams and device transmittals

Coordinate CAE simulations for both mechanical and thermal systems

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

You'll have...

BS in Engineering with minimum 8 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

Even better, you may have...

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

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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP4

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

Onsite work of up to four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JD2

**Requisition ID** : 52370