Battery Electrochemist

Battery Electrochemist

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Ford's Research and Advanced Engineering team takes new ideas from theory to reality. Every day, we develop advanced energy management and propulsion technologies, create cutting-edge materials and manufacturing processes, and curate world-class cabin experiences that redefine what it means to drive a Ford.

What you'll do.. .

• Contribute to a team highly engaged in all aspects of battery materials and sensing research using experiments and modeling.

• Participate in the complete process of battery material synthesis, characterization, processing material into pouch and coin cells, and testing for electrochemical performance.

• Candidate must possess a background in Li-ion batteries with experimental skills in material and cell characterization (i.e., battery cyclers, glove boxes, EIS, etc.). Also required is a deep understanding of the chemical processes and mechanisms within batteries from formation to end of life.

• Battery material synthesis experience using modeling at various length scales from molecular to electrode level using fundamental kinetics/thermodynamics and modeling tools such as Matlab, COMSOL, molecular dynamics, and/or density functional theory is beneficial.

You'll have...

• Master's degree in electrochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, or other related or foreign equivalency degree

• 3+ years of years hands-on laboratory experience ( internship/Co-op/Coursework included)

• 1+ year of experience with battery chemistry, cathode materials, and battery cell build/testing.

• 1+ years of experience working within a laboratory facility utilized by multiple users.

Even better, you may have...

• PhD in electrochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, or other related fields.

• 5+ years of years hands-on laboratory experience ( internship/Co-op/Coursework included)

• 3+ year of experience with battery chemistry, cathode materials, and battery cell build/testing.

• 3+ years of experience working within a laboratory facility utilized by multiple users.

• Experience in the complete process of battery material synthesis, characterization, processing material into pouch and coin cells, and testing for electrochemical performance.

• Experimental skills in material and cell characterization (i.e., battery cyclers, glove boxes, EIS, etc.).

• Deep understanding of the chemical processes and mechanisms within batteries from formation to end of life.

• Battery material synthesis experience using modeling at various length scales from molecular to electrode level using fundamental kinetics/thermodynamics and modeling tools such as Matlab, COMSOL, molecular dynamics, and/or density functional theory is beneficial.

• Ability to anticipate and plan 2-3 months ahead regarding equipment / material lead times and testing needs.

• Excellent data analysis and interpretation capabilities.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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This position is a range of salary grades Salary Grade 6-8 .

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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Requisition ID : 31463