Senior Power Conversion Architect, BESS & Grid Interface
Ford-Motor-Company
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Ford Energy, a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, seeks a Principal Technical Architect for BESS power conversion and grid-interface systems. You will define architecture, oversee interconnection studies, and lead technical risk reviews to ensure bankability and regulatory compliance.
In this leadership role, you will drive interoperability with partners, govern grid modeling, and mentor field teams, while ensuring safety, reliability, and performance of high‑voltage energy storage solutions for the
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in power electronics, grid-connected energy systems, or high-voltage electrification.
- Deep technical expertise in battery systems, inverter/converter operation, and grid interconnection architecture.
- Experience with utility-scale grid modeling (PSCAD, PSS/E) and interconnection studies.
Responsibilities
- Provide senior technical leadership for architecture and integration of the BESS platform with PCS systems, including DC-side interface requirements and protection strategies.
- Define and review Interoperability Standards for seamless integration with global inverter partners.
- Oversee grid modeling and validation for interconnection studies and witness testing.
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Job description
Ford Energy, a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, seeks a Principal Technical Architect for BESS power conversion and grid-interface systems. You will define architecture, oversee interconnection studies, and lead technical risk reviews to ensure bankability and regulatory compliance.
In this leadership role, you will drive interoperability with partners, govern grid modeling, and mentor field teams, while ensuring safety, reliability, and performance of high‑voltage energy storage solutions for the
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