Cell Test Engineer · Ford Motor Company

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:14:17 GMT
Engineering

Ford Motor Company · Long Beach · $135,420-$226,980 · hybrid

In this position, you will partner with cell engineers, BMS engineers, and vehicle performance teams to plan and execute battery-cell testing that directly improves battery and vehicle control systems.

Your work will enhance customers' charging and driving experiences and advance safety.

Working cross-functionally, you will sharpen test precision and improve methodologies and measurement and analysis techniques for battery evaluation.

Responsibilities:

Define and document test requirements for cell characterization, cycle life, abuse testing, and other validation procedures.

Own cell-level test plans to characterize cell properties, essential for establishing cell specifications and control algorithms.

Inspect test setups and analyze results to assess data quality, optimizing performance and reliability.

Design cell fixtures to enhance testing capabilities, accuracy, and the extraction of representative, meaningful data.

Collaborate with data engineers to create a seamless data pipeline for global requirement owners.

Drive the automation of the entire testing process, from test requests to the delivery of results reports.

Coordinate software development for test hardware control and DAQ with a partner test engineer or technician.

Present results to stakeholders and cell suppliers.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

2+ years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge of lithium-ion cell chemistry, electrochemistry fundamentals, and safety protocols.

Experience integrating off-the-shelf test equipment (power supplies, electronic loads, DAQs) in battery cell testing.

Proficiency in experience with battery test equipment scripting (AVL LYNX, Arbin, Neware).

Proficiency in Python or other programming languages.

Experience in test planning and management using tools like JAMA and JIRA.

Ability to learn new concepts, propose experimental designs, and execute independently.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Enthusiasm for working cross-functionally in a dynamic environment as part of a high-performing team.

A systematic approach to design and testing, with a drive for exceptional execution and continuous improvement.

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 $135,420 to $226,980.

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.