Ford Motor Company

Power Conversion Systems Integration Engineer, Ford Energy

Ford Motor Company • $86K — $144K *
Dearborn, MI 48126In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, Power Electronics, or Systems Engineering.
  • 8+ years of experience in BESS, energy storage, power electronics, or controls integration.
  • Strong practical experience with PCS, EMS, BMS, SCADA, and site-level control systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in the design, validation, and release of controls software.
  • Strong knowledge of communications protocols, fault handling, and interface control.

Responsibilities

  • Execute technical integration strategy for PCS, EMS, and BMS interfaces across the BESS portfolio.
  • Lead hands-on interface definition, signal mapping, and control sequence validation.
  • Resolve technical integration gaps with suppliers, EMS vendors, and system integrators.
  • Support plant controls, SCADA, telemetry, and remote command execution as part of the site-level solution.
  • Plan and execute integration tests, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
  • Support commissioning and after-sales teams with site readiness, technical issue triage, and field troubleshooting.
  • Interface directly with internal and external executive-level customers to provide clear technical recommendations.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility with the option to work remotely.
  • Opportunities for occasional travel to customer sites and testing facilities.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge projects in the energy storage sector.
  • Inclusion in a growing subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems.
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this position...

The Senior Engineer, PCS / EMS Integration will serve as Ford Energy's hands-on Senior Engineer for the integration of Power Conversion Systems (PCS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), and Battery Management Systems (BMS). This role is responsible for supporting the technical foundation for product execution and field readiness. You will operate with high technical independence, delivering technical integration deliverables and serving as the key technical interface between suppliers, commissioning teams, and engineering partners to ensure long-term platform robustness.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...
  • Integration & System Architecture
    • Execute technical integration strategy for PCS, EMS, and BMS interfaces across the BESS portfolio.
    • Lead hands-on interface definition, signal mapping, and control sequence validation.
    • Resolve technical integration gaps with suppliers, EMS vendors, and system integrators.
    • Support plant controls, SCADA, telemetry, and remote command execution as part of the site-level solution.
  • Controls Software & Release Management
    • Contribute to controls software design, release, and configuration management for PCS and EMS functionality.
    • Define system operating logic and expected behavior across all operating modes, fault conditions, and recovery states.
    • Develop and maintain technical documentation, test evidence, and software release artifacts.
  • Validation & Field Readiness
    • Plan and execute integration tests, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and field verification.
    • Support commissioning and after-sales teams with site readiness, technical issue triage, and field troubleshooting.
    • Lead root cause investigations for software, controls, and communications issues to drive permanent closure.
  • Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement
    • Support compliance and certification efforts (UL, IEC, IEEE) related to BESS controls and interconnection.
    • Work with test laboratories and independent engineering organizations to support technical reviews.
    • Interface directly with internal and external executive-level customers to provide clear technical recommendations.


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, Power Electronics, or Systems Engineering.
  • 8+ years of experience in BESS, energy storage, power electronics, or controls integration.
  • Strong practical experience with PCS, EMS, BMS, SCADA, and site-level control systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in the design, validation, and release of controls software.
  • Strong knowledge of communications protocols, fault handling, and interface control.


Even better, you may have...
  • Master's degree in a relevant technical field.
  • Direct experience with utility-scale BESS deployment and commissioning.
  • Familiarity with applicable IEC, UL, IEEE, and NFPA standards.
  • Experience with software baselining and configuration management in complex systems.
  • Background in automotive embedded software or industrial automation.
  • Leadership Attributes
    • Hands-on Problem Solver who thrives in testing, debugging, and customer-facing technical challenges.
    • Senior contributor capable of owning deliverables and driving technical alignment without close supervision.
    • Collaborative Interface who can bridge the gap between suppliers, test houses, and internal engineering teams.
    • Accountable Technical Lead with a focus on deployment readiness and long-term system robustness.
  • Location & Travel
    • Flexible Location: This position is hybrid-friendly for candidates with a proven ability to deliver results outside of a traditional office environment.
    • Travel Expectations: This role requires occasional travel to support suppliers, test houses, commissioning, and customer sites.


You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRFE

Company: As Ford establishes a wholly owned subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems, this role will initially be employed by Ford and is expected to transition to the subsidiary within one year.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
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