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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for battery validation engineer in the United States is $52.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.42 and $63.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a battery validation engineer?

Battery Validation Engineers are professionals who test and evaluate battery systems to ensure they meet safety, performance, and reliability standards. They design and execute validation plans, analyze test data, and troubleshoot issues with battery hardware and software. Their work is critical in industries like electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and renewable energy, where battery performance is essential. Battery Validation Engineers collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure products are safe and ready for market.

What are some common challenges a battery validation engineer faces when testing new battery technologies?

Battery Validation Engineers often encounter challenges such as managing tight project timelines while ensuring comprehensive testing, adapting to rapidly evolving battery chemistries, and troubleshooting complex failures during validation. They must also coordinate closely with design and manufacturing teams to address issues identified during testing and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Staying up-to-date with the latest testing protocols and balancing thoroughness with efficiency are key aspects of this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a battery validation engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Battery Validation Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, battery technology, and data analysis, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with battery management systems (BMS), test automation tools, laboratory equipment, and standards like ISO 26262 is often required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring test accuracy. These skills and qualifications are essential to ensure batteries meet safety, performance, and regulatory standards in demanding applications.

Are battery validation engineers in demand?

Battery validation engineers are in increasing demand due to the growth of electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and consumer electronics. They typically require knowledge of testing procedures, safety standards, and tools like battery management systems, with job opportunities expanding in automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors.

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Senior Battery Validation Engineer

Long Beach, CA • On-site

Ford Motor Company
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

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7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 528 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description


We 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.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute battery pack validation tests covering various categories including 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, evaluating compliance with requirements and identifying issues or opportunities for improvement
  • Work alongside systems engineers to define requirements
  • Work alongside cell engineers to define test profiles and correlate cell and pack results
  • Work alongside prototyping and logistics teams to coordinate sample assembly and delivery
  • Work cross-functionally across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and service to communicate test results and provide feedback on battery design and integration
  • Assist battery part owners to develop component-level tests
  • Setup data acquisition systems and specialized measurement equipment as needed
  • Work with fabrication team as needed to design and build custom fixtures
  • Manage external vendors and partners for additional testing capabilities

Qualifications
You'll have...
  • Bachelor's or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in battery testing and validation
  • Experience with battery test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
  • Knowledge of battery chemistry, physics, and safety standards
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis and design-of-experiment
  • Experience in test fixture design and fabrication; 3-D CAD experience preferred
  • Experience in structural, electrical, thermal, and mechanical systems
  • Familiarity with US and international battery safety requirements/regulations
  • Hands-on experience in HV battery system abuse testing
  • Ability to travel to external test labs as needed

Even better, you may have...
  • Master's degree in engineering
  • Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products
  • Experience in configuration, development and maintenance of automated test systems
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience using Confluence, Jira, Jama, 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 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: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
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.
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

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