Requirements and Test Methods Authoring Engineer, Ford Energy

Ford Energy is a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Fords 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 worlds most iconic brands. Learn more at .

In this position...
This engineer authors and maintains the backbone of Ford Energys quality V-Model: the system and component-level technical requirements and their corresponding validation test methods. Well-written verifiable requirements paired with rigorous test methods are the foundation that allows Failure Mode Avoidance certification and Factory Acceptance Testing to function as an integrated system rather than disconnected activities. This role demands precision systems thinking and close collaboration with nearly every other engineering discipline in the organization.

What youll do...

• Requirements Authoring
• Write clear unambiguous verifiable and testable engineering requirements at the system subsystem and component levels.
• Ensure requirements follow proper structure (shall-statements single-thought measurable acceptance criteria) consistent with systems engineering best practice.
• Decompose top-level customer and regulatory requirements into detailed technical requirements allocated to specific subsystems/components.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Mechanical or Systems Engineering.
• 2 years of experience authoring technical requirements and test specifications for complex electromechanical or energy systems.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools (DOORS Jama Polarion or similar).
• Systems Engineering certification (e.g. INCOSE CSEP).
• Experience with high-voltage battery or power electronics validation test methods.

Even Better you may have...

• Background in model-based systems engineering (MBSE) practices.
• 5 years of experience authoring technical requirements and test specifications for complex electromechanical or energy systems.
• Test data management systems
• This role is primarily performed in an office laboratory manufacturing or supplier environment depending on program needs.
• Occasional work in high-voltage or industrial environments may be required with appropriate training and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to support testing supplier manufacturing or customer activities.

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

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99100-$166200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates 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: 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.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
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This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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