Validation Engineer

Job TitleSenior Battery Validation EngineerJob DescriptionWe made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.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 Senior Battery Validation Engineer will be responsible for enabling innovation through quick testing and characterization of battery components and systems. This individual will define test plans, execute them safely, and report results in order to successfully validate Ford's next generation of EV batteries.ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...Plan, coordinate, and execute battery pack validation tests covering various categories including performance, durability, and abuseAuthor test scripts for equipment including cyclers, chambers, chillers, and DAQ systemsOwn data storage and visualizationAnalyze test data and generate test reports, evaluating compliance with requirements and identifying issues or opportunities for improvementWork alongside systems engineers to define requirementsWork alongside cell engineers to define test profiles and correlate cell and pack resultsWork alongside prototyping and logistics teams to coordinate sample assembly and deliveryWork cross-functionally across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and service to communicate test results and provide feedback on battery design and integrationAssist battery part owners to develop component-level testsSetup data acquisition systems and specialized measurement equipment as neededWork with fabrication team as needed to design and build custom fixturesManage external vendors and partners for additional testing capabilitiesQualificationsYou'll have...Bachelor's or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.5+ years of experience in battery testing and validationExperience with battery test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systemsKnowledge of battery chemistry, physics, and safety standardsAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environmentStrong problem-solving, communication, and project management skillsKnowledge of statistical analysis and design-of-experimentExperience in test fixture design and fabrication; 3-D CAD experience preferredExperience in structural, electrical, thermal, and mechanical systemsFamiliarity with US and international battery safety requirements/regulationsHands-on experience in HV battery system abuse testingAbility to travel to external test labs as neededEven better, you may have...Master's degree in engineeringHands-on experience building and launching automotive productsExperience in configuration, development and maintenance of automated test systemsStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience using Confluence, Jira, Jama, or other project management toolsAn eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing teamA system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvementYou 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 coverageFlexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation timeThis position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $138,800-$232,700. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.For more information on salary and benefits, click here: 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.Job InfoJob Identification 62048Locations 3590 Cover St, Long Beach, CA, 90808, US (Hybrid)