AI/ML Battery Manufacturing Technologist

Ford; Glendale (KY); On-site; USD 133,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Vehicle discounts

Job summary

Ford Energy, a newly formed subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, is seeking a data analytics leader to drive continuous improvement in yield, scrap, quality and throughput on the plant floor. You will build and deploy models on coating and formation data, detect defects, and translate model outputs into parameter changes, error‑proofing and standard work.

Own the local data connections (MES, historians such as PI or Ignition, PLC data) and collaborate with operators, technicians and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with coursework or hands‑on work in ML, data science, or analytics.
• Strong plant‑floor instinct.
• Comfortable with Python and plant data (MES, historians such as PI or Ignition, PLC data).

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement in yield, scrap, quality, and throughput on the plant floor.
• Build and deploy models on plant data for coating and formation quality, defect detection, and yield root cause; turn model output into action and standard work.

Skills

Python

ML / Data science

Data analytics

Strong plant-floor instinct

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PI Historian

Ignition

PLC data

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Do you believe data tells the real story? We do! Redefining mobility requires quality data, metrics and analytics, as well as insightful interpreters and analysts. That's where Global Data Insight & Analytics makes an impact. We advise leadership on business conditions, customer needs and the competitive landscape. With our support, key decision makers can act in meaningful, positive ways. Join us and use your data expertise and analytical skills to drive evidence‑based, timely decision making., 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...

Drive continuous improvement in yield, scrap, quality, and throughput, and find the next opportunities the central technologist can turn into standards.

What you'll do...

• Work the line day to day: find the losses (scrap, downtime, quality escapes) and put AI and analytics against the ones that pay.
• Build and deploy models on plant data for coating and formation quality, defect detection, and yield root cause, with the central technologist and vendors.
• Turn model output into action: parameter changes, error‑proofing, and standard work with process, controls, and quality.
• Feed findings and reusable assets back to the central technologist so both plants benefit.
• Own the local data connection: MES, historians, PLC and OT data, and inline metrology.

You'll have...

• Bachelors of Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial OR Electrical preferred), with coursework or hands‑on work in ML, data science, or analytics.
• Strong plant‑floor instinct.
• Comfortable with Python and plant data (MES, historians such as PI or Ignition, PLC data).
• Process or manufacturing engineering experience; battery, semiconductor, coatings, or another high‑volume process is a plus.
• Bias to action, and the credibility to work shoulder to shoulder with operators, technicians, and process engineers.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $132,800-$250,800.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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