Product Development Engineer – Battery Cell/System Modeling

Ford Motor Company

. Develop, implement, deploy, and maintain advanced battery cell performance and degradation models for battery, system, and vehicle simulation initiatives .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,300 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in developing and validating battery performance and degradation models, with a strong foundation in lithium-ion battery behavior and mathematical modeling. Proficient in using programming languages and simulation tools to support engineering decisions and improve modeling methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Battery Performance ModelingLithium-Ion Battery ExpertiseMATLAB ProgrammingData Analysis and StatisticsModel Calibration and Validation

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Battery ModelingMathematical ModelingNumerical MethodsExperimental Data InterpretationBattery Degradation AnalysisThermal ModelingElectrical ModelingControl Systems DevelopmentSimulation Environment IntegrationBattery Specification Development

Soft Skills

TeamworkCommunicationSelf-MotivationTask Management

Tools & Technologies

MATLAB/SimulinkCOMSOLPyBaMMSimscapeModelicaDymolaAMESIMGT-SUITE

Industry Keywords

Electric VehiclesBattery SystemsBattery Cell EngineeringDurability ModelsPowertrain Design

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, deploy, and maintain advanced battery cell performance and degradation models for battery, system, and vehicle simulation initiatives
Develop and integrate battery electrical, thermal, and control models within simulation environments
Support vehicle attribute assessments, energy analysis, controls development, and program milestones
Calibrate and validate battery models using laboratory, supplier, vehicle, and field-representative data
Apply battery models and expertise to answer internal customer questions and support engineering decisions
Support battery and cell specification development through model-based analysis of usage, performance, reliability, and life requirements
Improve battery-modeling tools, methodologies, and processes for quality, repeatability, computational efficiency, automation, and usability
Maintain model calibration updates, documentation, and configuration practices within simulation environments
Collaborate with battery cell engineering, battery systems, thermal, controls, test, software, vehicle attribute, supplier, BMS, and controls teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in engineering, applied mathematics, physics, chemistry, or a related technical field
5+ years of academic or industry experience in electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, or battery modeling
Experience developing, implementing, calibrating, and validating battery performance and degradation models
Deep understanding of lithium-ion battery electrochemical, electrical, thermal, performance, and degradation behavior
Strong background in mathematical modeling, numerical methods, data analysis, statistics, and experimental-data interpretation
Proficiency in at least one programming language or technical computing environment, including MATLAB, Python, or C++
Experience applying battery models to engineering, research, product-development, or program decisions
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Self-motivation and ability to manage multiple tasks
Visa sponsorship is not available
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Additional preferred qualifications include experience with battery cell, pack, system, or controls models; system or vehicle simulation; COMSOL, PyBaMM, MATLAB/Simulink, Simscape, Modelica, Dymola, AMESIM, GT-SUITE; battery thermal CAE; battery or powertrain design, controls, or testing; durability and degradation/life models; software development practices; laboratory-scale cell fabrication and electrochemical characterization

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time