Battery Management Systems Hardware Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Define and manage requirements and system-level design for battery management systems used in Ford’s next-generation electrified vehicles .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $137,010 - $192,247 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in battery management systems design and analysis, including circuit-level design, PCB layout, and high voltage systems. Strong ability to lead design reviews, conduct root cause analysis, and implement continuous improvement processes.

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Battery Management System DesignHigh Voltage Battery SystemsPCB Hardware DesignCircuit-Level DesignRoot Cause Analysis

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Hard Skills

Circuit DesignSchematic CaptureComponent SelectionTolerance AnalysisCircuit SimulationSPICE SimulationThermal ManagementEMC ConsiderationsTest Method DevelopmentRequirements Writing

Soft Skills

CollaborationContinuous ImprovementProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

PCB Layout ToolsGerber ReviewSystem-Level Models

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringElectronics EngineeringBattery ControllersQuality ControlSupplier Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and manage requirements and system-level design for battery management systems used in Ford’s next-generation electrified vehicles
Lead and participate in design reviews and worst-case circuit analyses to validate system robustness
Perform circuit-level design and schematic capture for BMS electronics, including component selection and tolerance analysis
Develop and run circuit and system simulations, including SPICE, transient, worst-case, and system-level models
Support PCB layout and manufacturability by providing placement/routing guidance and reviewing Gerbers
Ensure power distribution, thermal, and EMC considerations are addressed
Investigate warranty and quality returns, perform root cause analysis, and implement product revisions to resolve field issues
Drive supplier investigations and corrective actions
Develop and oversee specialized test methods to replicate and diagnose failure modes
Evaluate electrical system engineering alternatives across cost, weight, packaging, quality, benchmarking, geometry creation, and functional performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and other Ford engineers to update requirements in response to system changes
Promote continuous improvement in designs, processes, and supplier quality controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation
2 years of experience with high voltage battery systems to support testing and design activities
2 years of experience with PCB hardware design to develop, analyze, and test high voltage battery controllers
2 years of experience designing battery management system controllers
2 years of experience writing high-quality requirements for battery management systems
1 year of PCB layout experience to complete layouts for high voltage battery controllers
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the Dearborn worksite

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care
Parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time