Senior Battery Validation Engineer · Ford Motor Company

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:14:25 GMT
Engineering

Ford Motor Company · Long Beach · $138,800-$232,700 · hybrid

We're seeking a Senior Battery Validation Engineer to join our Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for enabling innovation through quick testing and characterization of battery components and systems. Your primary focus will be on planning, coordinating, and executing battery pack validation tests, authoring test scripts, and analyzing test data.

Responsibilities:

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:

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

Benefits:

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.

Salary: 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.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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