**About the Role:** We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Low-Voltage Battery Engineer to join our team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the improvement and development of low-voltage power supply components and system specifications, focusing on 12V batteries for Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), and Electric Vehicle (EV) electrical systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of battery technology within a dynamic automotive environment. **Responsibilities:** + Develop and size 12V batteries, including first-tier supplier selection and specification development. + Create and/or modify low-voltage lead-acid requirements and input into specifications. + Look at next generation low voltage batteries, Lithium and Sodium. + Create and/or modify low-voltage battery and sub-system requirements. + Develop and execute design and verification testing plans. + Support investigations and opportunities with lithium and sodium ion battery technology as an alternative to lead acid 12- volt batteries. + Support supplier Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes. + Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 Automotive Functional Safety requirements. + Manage the release of batteries into the Ford system (or equivalent for other companies). + Integrate power supply components into electrical charging systems for ICE and/or EV systems. + Manage the FEDE release of specifications and FMA (Failure Mode Analysis) Quality documents. + Collaborate with suppliers to complete all supplier component FMA documentation, including CPAs (Change Point Analysis) SCCAFs (Special Characteristics Communication and Agreement Form) and Control Plans development. + Address quality issues, both internally and with suppliers. + Handle battery homologation and labeling requirements. + Review supplier DFMEAs (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and complete DFMEA assessments. + Lead technical studies regarding the battery performance, cycling, charge acceptance and their effect on end of life + Interface with other power supply component and applications engineers and receive direction from the battery subject matter expert. + Contribute to and support supplier Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) before sourcing and during new technology development. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field. + 3+ years of experience in battery design release or battery manufacturing. + 3+ years of experience in low-voltage battery product development. + 3+ years of experience in low-voltage power supply development and testing. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field. + Familiarity with Ford Systems (FEDE, Teamcenter, JAMA, WERS) or equivalent systems. + 5+ years of experience in battery manufacturing or battery design release. **Requisition ID** : 49010