EV.Careers is Hiring an Adhesives Design & Release Engineer - HV Battery System Near Dearborn, MI
Job DescriptionAt Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation. The Electrified Systems Engineering (ESE) organization is responsible for delivering the best Battery Electric vehicles in every segment in which we compete. Consistently delivering the best customer vehicle value and profitability by delivering optimal battery energy capability and quality. Take advantage of this opportunity to work in one of the most dynamic and growing organizations in Ford. ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...
Lead design and release, selection, and validation of adhesive materials for thermal runaway (i.e., Cell Vent Management) for HV battery environment.
Collaborate with battery pack component engineers and adhesive suppliers to identify adhesive formulations, application techniques, and bonding processes that deliver battery mechanical, electrical and thermal requirements with Cell Vent Management components (i.e., mica, high temp plastics, insulative materials, etc.)
Collaborate with CVM engineers to specify PIA adhesive joints
Collaborate with battery unit engineers to design and release adhesive joints
Lead adhesive interface validation via CAE analysis and physical testing to ensure that adhesive interfaces meet design (structural, NVH, thermal, etc) and mass production battery pack assembly requirements.
Collaborate with battery manufacturing teams to optimize bonding processes, including surface preparation, curing, and quality control.
Release and develop adhesive foundational documentation
Build relationships and knowledgebase around adhesives with supply-base and benchmarking.
QualificationsYou'll have...
Bachelor’s degree required: Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with application and D&R experience.
Experience design and release of PSA’s and/or liquid adhesives.
Experience with surface preparation methods, systems, and adhesive dispensing systems.
Strong knowledge of automotive Systems Engineering principles.
Team oriented, strong communication & presentation skills.
Strong drive for results under operational pressures.
Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks
Even better, you may have...
Bachelor’s degree required: Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with application and D&R experience.
3 years automotive adhesive engineering experience
Experience with high temperature adhesive interfaces
Previous electrified vehicle launch experience
Working knowledge of high voltage automotive systems
Working knowledge of 3Dx, Catia
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, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: https://clicktime.symantec.com/15tStcevsD3StyQKAxhMk?h=hj69nYEIe-lTIxi5Bj_KpuOVjwOXsvNoS1cGo-MPOJY=&u=https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This position is a range of salary grades 6 through 8. 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.