Research Engineer- Battery Material Modeling

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• Develop models based on target material properties including density, fast ionic diffusion, composition, phase stability, etc.
• Provide actionable mechanistic insight into function and degradation processes in battery cells, including phase evolution, interfacial layer formation and growth, and electrolyte additive function.
• Take data inputs from material and battery synthesis and characterization.
• Collaborate with other team members to implement the modeled insights and learnings in real battery materials and systems.
• Participate in joint projects with universities and national labs that leverage DFT, ML, AI, MD and other modeling methods.

• Master’s degree in materials science, engineering, chemistry, or related fields.
• 3 years of experience in chemical and physical modeling of Li‑ion battery materials, especially cathode, using DFT, ML, AI, MD.
• Laboratory experimental skills in synthesizing and/or processing battery materials, performing cell testing and advanced material characterization methods.
• Fundamental understanding of chemical processes and mechanisms within batteries from formation to end of life.

• Doctorate (Ph.D.) in battery materials science, engineering, chemistry or related fields.
• Experience with modeling, testing and characterizing Na‑ion batteries.
• A wide range of material analysis experience, including teardown and post‑mortem analysis of materials from pouch, cylindrical, and/or prismatic cells.
• A track record of written and/or oral presentations of research findings to specialist or non‑specialist audiences.

• 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.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $99,600–$166,600. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate’s skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 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.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.