Manager, BESS Platform Engineering, Ford Energy
About The Position
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 (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid. At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands. The Manager, BESS Platform Engineering, will be accountable for the systems engineering leadership and execution of Ford Energy’s BESS platform. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for requirements definition, architecture development, and industrialization readiness. This is a critical leadership role that combines deep technical expertise with operational discipline to ensure our BESS products are technically sound, safety-compliant, and ready for large-scale deployment.
Requirements
- Deep technical expertise
- Operational discipline
Responsibilities
- Systems engineering leadership and execution of Ford Energy’s BESS platform
- Lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for requirements definition, architecture development, and industrialization readiness
Benefits
- Performance-based bonuses
- Ford vehicle discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
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