Technical Solutions Engineer Leader, Ford Energy

Ford Motor; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Ford vehicle discounts

Job summary

Ford Motor is seeking a Technical Solution Leader for Ford Energy in Dearborn, Michigan. This senior role involves leading a team of technical engineers to create optimized battery energy storage system (BESS) solutions. Responsibilities include serving as the technical authority for bids, ensuring compliance and governance, and collaborating with executives to fulfill the company’s energy strategy. The position offers competitive compensation and the chance to shape the future of American energy.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technical solution engineers to optimize BESS configurations.
• Serve as the final technical authority for all bids.
• Interface with internal and external executives to drive growth.

Job description

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, U.S.‑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.

In this position

The Technical Solution Leader will serve as the senior Technical Solution Lead for the Ford Energy sales team and our customers. This role is critical in leading a team of technical solution engineers, translating complex customer requirements into optimized BESS configurations, and establishing the governance for the technical solution process. You will be responsible for serving as the final technical authority for all bids, ensuring that Ford Energy’s solutions are "bankable," safety‑compliant, and aligned with our long‑term service and reliability standards. This highly visible senior role will bridge the gap between commercial strategy and engineering execution, interfacing directly with internal and external executives to drive the subsidiary’s growth.