Technical Solutions Engineer, Ford Energy

Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly‑owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford’s century of manufacturing excellence and world‑class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid‑scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems. Responsibilities Lead the technical scoping and configuration of BESS projects, including system sizing (MW/MWh), augmentation strategies, and site layout optimizations. Serve as the primary technical lead for project configurations before they move to final proposal. Interface with simulation team to model battery degradation, round‑trip efficiency, and financial performance for specific use cases such as peak shaving or renewable integration. Develop technical financial models, including Levelized Cost of Storage (LCOS) and NPV analysis, ensuring solutions meet customer financial hurdles and Ford Energy’s margin targets. Draft and negotiate technical exhibits for commercial contracts, ensuring performance guarantees are accurately reflected and achievable. Provide expertise on regional grid requirements and interconnection standards for major energy markets (e.g., ERCOT, CAISO). Ensure all project designs and configurations adhere to industry safety standards, specifically UL 9540A and NFPA 855. Serve as SME during customer meetings, delivering presentations and product demonstrations highlighting Ford Energy’s advantages. Support development of technical documentation and certification planning to ensure market access and customer confidence. Serve as the voice of the customer for Ford Energy Product Engineering teams, providing feedback on market requirements to influence the product roadmap. Continuously improve technical solution workflows and review processes to increase speed, quality, and consistency of customer proposals. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field. 5+ years of experience in technical solutions, applications engineering, systems engineering, or project engineering within the energy sector. Demonstrated experience in technical contract negotiation and financial modeling for large‑scale energy projects. Strong understanding of power systems, batteries, and battery management systems. Ability to communicate effectively with executive leaders, technical teams, and customers. Preferred Qualifications Direct experience with stationary Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and familiarity with UL 9540A and NFPA 855 standards. Working knowledge of wholesale electricity markets and grid operations (e.g., ERCOT, CAISO, PJM). Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field. Experience with high‑voltage safety standards and industrial control protocols. Proven ability to work in a fast‑paced start‑up environment within a larger corporate structure. Solution‑oriented leader able to balance technical rigor with commercial urgency. Strategic thinker capable of translating complex customer needs into “bankable” technical configurations. Strong communicator able to bridge the gap between technical engineering requirements and operational customer needs. Highly organized and capable of managing multiple project configurations in a fast‑paced environment. Location: Southeast Michigan or Glendale, KY preferred. Remote arrangements considered for candidates with specialized expertise. Travel: role requires domestic travel to customer sites and project locations as needed for technical solutions and site assessments. This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500 to $218,100. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience. 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ford Motor Company