Technical Leader, Power Conversion Systems, 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 Technical Specialist, Power Conversion Systems (PCS) will serve as Ford Energy’s Principal Technical Architect for BESS power conversion and grid-interface systems. This is a high-visibility, Individual Contributor (SME) role responsible for the technical direction, integration, and "bankability" of our DC blocks and their transition to the utility grid. You will act as the ultimate technical authority for inverter selection, transformer coordination, and grid compliance, ensuring that Ford Energy’s solutions are technically superior, economically viable, and financially defensible to project investors.
Requirements
- Principal Technical Architect for BESS power conversion and grid-interface systems.
- Technical direction, integration, and "bankability" of DC blocks and their transition to the utility grid.
- Inverter selection, transformer coordination, and grid compliance.
- Technically superior, economically viable, and financially defensible solutions.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Ford Energy’s Principal Technical Architect for BESS power conversion and grid-interface systems.
- Responsible for the technical direction, integration, and "bankability" of DC blocks and their transition to the utility grid.
- Act as the ultimate technical authority for inverter selection, transformer coordination, and grid compliance.
- Ensure Ford Energy’s solutions are technically superior, economically viable, and financially defensible to project investors.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonuses
- Ford vehicle discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
No Education Listed
