Ford Motor Company

Technical Specialist, Certification and Regulatory Compliance, Ford Energy

Ford Motor Company • $115K — $218K *
Dearborn, MI 48126In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or Fire Protection Engineering.
  • 10+ years of experience in BESS, energy storage, or electrical equipment certification.
  • Demonstrated ownership of UL certification programs for energy storage or related high-voltage systems.
  • Strong working knowledge of UL, NFPA, and TM-2 codes and standards.
  • Proven experience working with test laboratories, certification bodies, and independent engineering firms.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical execution of UL certification strategy for BESS programs.
  • Establish internal processes for certification readiness and project handoff.
  • Define certification plans and conduct pre-compliance assessments.
  • Monitor evolving standards to guide product development.
  • Ensure BESS solutions meet safety and compliance codes.
  • Oversee simulations for safety validations and certification objectives.
  • Coordinate technical engagement with UL and manage testing scope.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work environment.
  • Travel opportunities to support technical reviews and field work.
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this position...

The Technical Specialist, Certification and Regulatory Compliance will serve as the Senior Technical Lead for certification and regulatory compliance for assigned BESS programs, ensuring architectural alignment and technical execution. This is a highly visible, internal and customer-facing leadership role responsible for the technical path to UL certification and field-deployability. You will act as the technical bridge between engineering, commissioning, Sales PMO, and external reviewers, bringing the judgment needed to define what is required for a compliant, safe, and defensible system in a high-growth startup environment.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...
  • Strategic Certification & Governance
    • Serve as the technical lead for UL certification strategy and execution, owning the compliance path across design, documentation, testing, and audit readiness.
    • Establish internal processes, checklists, and governance for certification readiness and project handoff across the BESS portfolio.
    • Define and maintain certification plans, pre-compliance assessments, and test matrices to support successful third-party reviews.
    • Monitor evolving certification standards and industry practices to provide actionable guidance for the product roadmap.
  • Technical Compliance & Safety Engineering
    • Ensure BESS solutions are designed and delivered in accordance with applicable UL, NFPA, TM-2, and related codes.
    • Guide CAE simulations for virtual validation (structural, thermal, ventilation) to ensure outputs are actionable and aligned with certification objectives.
    • Oversee site-specific plume analysis and dispersion assessments to support safe deployment and permitting.
    • Review system architecture and fire safety concepts to ensure alignment with applicable safety codes.
  • Project Execution & Field Readiness
    • Lead technical engagement with UL and other laboratories, coordinating testing scope, evidence packages, and failure resolution.
    • Work directly with commissioning leadership to ensure certification-related installation and witness-test requirements are executed correctly in the field.
    • Lead root cause analysis for certification failures or field deviations, driving corrective actions with speed and documented traceability.
    • Develop and maintain technical compliance artifacts, including certification packages and customer-facing evidence.
  • Commercial Bankability & Stakeholder Management
    • Serve as the prime technical contact for certification laboratories and regulatory bodies. Coordinate evidence packages and represent the organization on technical matters during third-party testing and audits.
    • Interface with internal and external senior technical management to communicate requirements, risks, and technical recommendations.
    • Partner with Sales PMO and engineering to ensure certification requirements are embedded in project schedules and acceptance criteria.


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or Fire Protection Engineering.
  • 10+ years of experience in BESS, energy storage, or electrical equipment certification.
  • Demonstrated ownership of UL certification programs for energy storage or related high-voltage systems.
  • Strong working knowledge of UL, NFPA, and TM-2 codes and standards.
  • Proven experience working with test laboratories, certification bodies, and independent engineering firms.


Even better, you may have...
  • Master's degree or PhD in a relevant technical field.
  • Direct experience with UL 9540, UL 9540A, UL 1973, and NFPA 855.
  • Experience interfacing with AHJs, insurers, lenders, and EPCs.
  • Background in independent engineering or technical due diligence for energy infrastructure.
  • Experience using CAE and simulation tools to support safety analysis and design verification.
  • Leadership Attributes
    • Technical Bridge-Builder capable of coordinating complex requirements across engineering, sales, and external partners.
    • Position the role as a lead contributor to the development of products rather than the final arbiter of industry-wide standards
    • Strategic Risk Manager who identifies compliance risks early and establishes clear mitigation plans for project success.
    • Fluent Communicator able to distill complex regulatory concepts for both expert and non-expert audiences.
  • 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 travel to support technical reviews, validation events, commissioning, and field troubleshooting at supplier 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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-218,100.

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/LL6FE

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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Ford Motor Company manufactures or distributes automobiles in addition to offering financial services. The company sells to dealerships for retail sales, and for sale to fleet customers, including commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. Ford’s vehicle portfolio includes automobiles, buses, tractors, and trucks. Retail financing includes retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles, and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail customers, government entities, daily rental car companies, and fleet customers. Finance receivables in the non-consumer portfolio include products offered to automotive dealers. Ford’s environmental initiatives include compressed natural gas, flexible fuel vehicles, electric drive vehicles, Hydrogen, PC power management, and so on. Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in 1903 and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

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Learn more about Ford Motor Company
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
NASDAQ
F
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