Technical Specialist, Next Generation Battery Cell Integration

Ford Motor Company

. Lead next-generation battery technology integration as Ford Energy’s technical subject matter expert .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in battery technology integration, including the development of technical requirements and validation strategies for battery systems. Proficient in evaluating supplier capabilities and translating application requirements into cell-level specifications while ensuring safety and performance standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Battery Technology DevelopmentCell Characterization and ValidationTechnical Requirements DefinitionCross-Functional CollaborationAnalytical Problem-Solving

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Battery SystemsElectrochemical Energy StorageCell-Level Technical RequirementsPerformance TestingDegradation MechanismsSafety ConsiderationsTest Specification InterpretationEngineering DrawingsTechnical AssessmentsSupplier Evaluation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsTechnical Problem-SolvingCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Battery Cell PerformanceEnergy Storage ApplicationsGrid-Scale IntegrationSupplier Technical ReviewsBattery Technology Roadmap

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead next-generation battery technology integration as Ford Energy’s technical subject matter expert
Translate BESS application requirements into cell and battery subsystem technical requirements
Define cell-level targets for energy, power, efficiency, operating temperature, cycle life, calendar life, safety, reliability, cost, and total cost of ownership
Establish operating windows, performance requirements, and integration criteria for grid-scale and commercial energy storage applications
Lead technical evaluation and selection of next-generation battery cell technologies and assess supplier capabilities
Support RFQ/RFI activities, supplier technical reviews, and sourcing decisions
Develop technical requirements, validation expectations, and success criteria for supplier programs
Define and execute cell characterization and validation strategies
Develop test plans for performance, rate capability, efficiency, thermal behavior, cycle aging, calendar aging, safety and abuse testing, and application-specific duty cycles
Review supplier and laboratory data and provide technical assessments and recommendations
Establish qualification criteria for product release and supplier approval decisions
Drive cross-functional integration across cell, module, rack, container, modeling, BMS, EMS, PCS, electrical systems, validation, safety, and supplier engineering teams
Translate cell behavior, limitations, and degradation characteristics into module-, rack-, and container-level design requirements
Support operating limits, thermal requirements, control strategies, safety requirements, and life assumptions
Investigate battery performance issues, abnormal aging, impedance growth, swelling, thermal concerns, and safety events
Lead root-cause investigations with internal teams and suppliers
Use laboratory, validation, and field data to improve cell requirements, supplier specifications, operating strategies, and future product designs
Assess emerging battery technologies and competitive battery solutions
Support Ford Energy’s battery technology roadmap and future cell sourcing strategies
Provide technical recommendations on technology adoption, development priorities, risks, and opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrochemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
8+ years of experience in battery technology development, battery systems, or electrochemical energy storage technologies
Strong understanding of battery cell performance, degradation mechanisms, safety considerations, and operating limitations
Experience translating application or system requirements into cell-level technical requirements
Experience evaluating battery technologies and supplier capabilities
Experience reviewing and interpreting battery test results from suppliers, laboratories, or engineering teams
Ability to read and interpret test specifications, engineering drawings, and battery technical documents
Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience working cross-functionally with battery, electrical, thermal, controls, validation, system engineering, or supplier teams
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonuses
Ford vehicle discounts
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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
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
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time