Job Description

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams! With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow's transportation.

Ford Model E is responsible for developing the key technologies and capabilities - such as EV platforms, batteries, e-motors, inverters, charging and recycling - to create ground-up, breakthrough electric vehicles. By joining the best software, engineering, design and UX talent, you will be a part of creating new technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the Ford Model E team means building the future as Ford's center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services.

The Battery Thermal Simulation Engineer will be responsible for developing and executing thermal simulation models of battery packs. The ideal candidate will have experience in battery thermal modeling, battery design, and thermal management systems.

Responsibilities

What you'll be able to do:

• Develop and execute thermal simulation models of battery cells, pack, electronics, busbars and cold plates and optimize thermal performance
• Define thermal requirements for the thermal management system with the cross functional team
• Battery system test planning, setup design, development, execution, root cause analysis, data processing, and correlating and comparing virtual results to actual
• Work with the battery management system (BMS) team to ensure that the BMS is calibrated to work with the thermal management system
• Evaluate and implement thermal mitigation strategies

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in Thermal simulation
• Experience with battery pack systems for electric vehicles
• Experience with thermal simulation software such as Ansys Fluent, StarCCM+, COMSOL or similar
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Requirements:

• PhD degree in Engineering with 5+ years of battery thermal simulation experience
• Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products
• 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

What you'll receive in return:
As part of the Ford family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we'd love to have you join us.
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. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.

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