Ford Motor Company

EV Battery Systems Engineer – Hardware & Software systems

Ford Motor Company  •  Chennai, IN (Onsite)  •  14 hours ago
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Job Description

The EV Battery Systems Engineer will contribute to the requirement handling, plant and control model development, and creation of design & engineering validation plans for control modules within electric vehicles. This role combines hardware understanding, model-based design of plant/controller and verification plan creation. You will collaborate with global teams to deliver high-quality, scalable battery solutions aligned with automotive safety and performance standards

  • Analyse software requirements and develop test cases for EV battery systems
  • Perform modelling and calibration for dspace & Typhoon HILs
  • Support battery hardware requirements understanding and contribute to requirement/test design
  • Develop and validate models using tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, simscape
  • Execute, monitor, and deliver project artefacts aligned with quality, cost, and timeline targets
  • Conduct root cause analysis and support issue resolution for complex system problems
  • Ensure adherence to functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional and global stakeholders (including FNA teams)
  • Participate in peer reviews and contribute to quality improvements
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency, productivity, and cost savings
  • Lead or contribute to technical trainings and knowledge-sharing sessions
  • Capture lessons learnt and implement improvements in development processes

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automotive Engineering, or related field
  • Relevant experience in EV battery systems, embedded systems, or automotive software

Technical Skills

  • Strong understanding of Electric Vehicle (EV) battery systems and Battery Control Modules
  • Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (V-cycle model)
  • Expertise in model-based development and validation
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow
    • AUTOSAR architecture
    • Embedded C / TargetLink / Embedded Coder
  • Experience in MIL (Model-in-the-Loop) systems testing and validation
  • Experience in SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) systems testing and validation
  • Knowledge of requirement management tools (e.g., Jama)
  • Working knowledge of static analysis tools like polyspace
  • Scripting skills (Python, MATLAB M-script)

Soft Skills

  • Strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
  • Proactive mindset to drive innovation and process improvements
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About Ford Motor Company

We don't just make history -- we make the future. Ford put the world on wheels over a century ago, and our teams are re-inventing icons and creating groundbreaking connected and electric vehicles for the next century. We believe in serving our customers, our communities, and the world. If you do, too, come move the world and make the future with us.

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Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Dearborn, Michigan
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
ford.com
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