Battery Algorithms and Controls Engineer

1 week ago

Santa Fe Springs, California, United States Ford Motor Company Full time
Key Responsibilities

As a Battery Algorithms and Controls Engineer at Ford Motor Company, you will be responsible for developing state estimation and control algorithms for next-generation battery management systems. Your work will be deployed on both embedded and cloud-based targets.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Design, develop, and validate various BMS control and state estimation algorithms, including SOC, SOH, SOT, SOE, Power Prediction, and Fast Charge Controls.
  • Develop battery models using electrical and physics-based modeling approaches.
  • Document and maintain algorithm requirements & specifications.
  • Validate algorithm function and performance through MIL/SIL/HIL testing.
  • Develop high-quality firmware for battery management systems, enabling continuous improvements and optimizations for high-volume applications through over-the-air (OTA) updates.
  • Collaborate with platform software, testing, and cloud analytics teams to implement and refine algorithms, and integrate feedback from field and lab data.
  • Support battery pack and vehicle integration efforts.
  • Support BMS hardware design and component selection.
  • Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts to identify and resolve algorithm-related issues and implement corrective actions to improve system performance and reliability.
  • Stay current with industry and research advancements in battery science, translating cutting-edge research into BMS functionality enhancements.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years developing BMS algorithms for automotive or mission-critical systems.
  • Strong knowledge of lithium-ion battery cell (LFP, NCA, and NMC) and pack design technologies.
  • Experience developing control algorithms in Embedded C.
  • Experience modeling lithium-ion batteries with equivalent-circuit and physics-based methods.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and similar tools for battery equivalent-circuit and physics-based modeling.
  • Strong knowledge of battery cell testing techniques, including GITT, HPPC, and EIS.
  • Theoretical expertise in probability and statistics.
What We Offer

As a member of the Ford Motor Company team, you will enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous PTO, retirement, savings, and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You will also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

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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