Battery Life Model Development and Analysis Engineer, Ford Energy
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LocationDearborn, MI, United States
Work modehybrid
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Develop and apply advanced electrochemical models (P2D/P4D) to understand battery cell performance, degradation, and lifetime behavior
Build physics-based cell models to quantify degradation mechanisms and translate them into system-level life simulation inputs
Enable accurate warranty estimation and augmentation strategies
Support data-driven decisions on durability, reliability, and lifecycle cost optimization
About the company
Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford’s century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid.
Why Ford Energy?
At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world’s most iconic brands. Learn more at https://fordenergy.com.
Responsibilities
In this position…
The Battery Cell Simulation Engineer is responsible for developing and applying advanced electrochemical models (P2D/P4D) to understand battery cell performance, degradation, and lifetime behavior, with direct linkage to system-level life prediction for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
This role builds physics-based cell models to quantify degradation mechanisms and translate them into system-level life simulation inputs, enabling accurate warranty estimation and augmentation strategies. The position acts as a key bridge between cell-level electrochemistry and BESS system performance, supporting data-driven decisions on durability, reliability, and lifecycle cost optimization.