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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.

You'll have...

Bachelor's or equivalent combination of relevant education and 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 and ranges from $146,520-276,600.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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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. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JD2 #UEV

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