Highlights
This role sits at the critical junction between design intent and manufacturing reality, translating validated requirements into repeatable, scalable production test processes, while also serving as a key technical contact during customer-witnessed testing events that directly impact project timelines and customer confidence. 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).
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Dearborn, MI |
Description
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.
Why Ford Energy?
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. Learn more at https://fordenergy.com.
In this position...
The FAT Process Engineer owns the design, execution, and continuous improvement of End-of-Line (EOL) and Factory Acceptance Testing processes - the last line of defense ensuring every production unit meets requirements before it ships to a customer site. This role sits at the critical junction between design intent and manufacturing reality, translating validated requirements into repeatable, scalable production test processes, while also serving as a key technical contact during customer-witnessed testing events that directly impact project timelines and customer confidence.
About Ford Energy Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating US 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.
What you'll do...
- Test Process Development
- Maintain End-of-Line (EOL) and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) procedures for all BESS product lines.
- Translate design validation requirements and test methods into scalable, repeatable production test sequences.
- Define pass/fail criteria, test sequencing, and traceable data capture requirements for each test station.
- Support onsite audits of customers.
What you'll do...
- Test Process Development
- Maintain End-of-Line (EOL) and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) procedures for all BESS product lines.
- Translate design validation requirements and test methods into scalable, repeatable production test sequences.
- Define pass/fail criteria, test sequencing, and traceable data capture requirements for each test station.
- Support onsite audits of customers.