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The successful candidate will develop the cell production processes needed to translate innovative battery cell chemistries from the lab scale to prototype scale on modern roll-to-roll fabrication equipment. In this role, the Coating Process Development Engineer will interact with research and development partners within Ford, suppliers and Joint Venture partner to collectively deliver future cell technologies that meet the challenges of automotive propulsion applications. 

You'll have... 

Bachelors Degree in materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, ceramic engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Three years of roll to roll coating process development experience with slot-die, reverse comma or other related coating methods for high-speed battery electrode production

Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with team members to overcome technical challenges.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Even better, you may have...

Masters or Doctorate Degree in materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, ceramic engineering or a related fields.

5+ years of experience in advanced roll to roll coating process development 

Advanced knowledge of colloidal suspension, rheology and analytical characterization

Previous experience working in a major high-volume battery cell supplier and/or automotive OEM or Tier I supplier in a research, production, or development role involving energy storage

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. 

This position is a salary grade 7.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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Onsite work of up to four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid   LI-RR1

What you'll do...

Design and develop roll to roll coating process at the laboratory scale, and translate to prototype scale suitable for implementation in a mass-production environment

Oversee and optimize the operation of prototype scale battery cell manufacturing machines for preparation of solid electrolyte separators and composite electrodes

Analyze impact of processes and material properties on electrode and cell performance through characterization including electrochemical tests, mechanical test and microstructure analysis

Develop slurries for coating process, perform colloidal and rheological characterization for coating optimization

Develop electrode processing methods to achieve desired power and energy density goals and performance attributes

Use inline process monitoring and offline characterization tools to characterize and document production quality and methods

Collaborate with cell chemistry engineers, research partners and external collaborators to develop methods to achieve highly efficient electrode structures that optimize energy density and electronic and ionic transport.

Transfer knowledge to key partners in the form of Technical Design Reviews and documentation of procedures.