Module Design & Release/TVM Engineer, Ford Energy
Core
Own the technical design and release of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) battery modules, ensuring hardware meets performance, safety, and reliability targets from concept through production.
Role type
Module Design & Release Engineer (BESS)
Builds
Grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS)
Domain
Energy storage / Battery systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Module-level hardware design (cell integration, enclosure, thermal management, electrical interconnects, safety features), DFMEA/DVPR/Design reviews, BOM/BOD development, Root cause analysis, UL/IEC standards compliance, CAD/PLM proficiency, Supplier technical evaluation
Preferred skills
Cell-to-module integration, Thermal runaway testing analysis, Value Engineering/Value Analysis (VE/VA), Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), DOE
Technologies
NX, Teamcenter, CATIA
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain subsystem/component technical specifications and bills of material; Lead design reviews and DFMEA; Drive root cause analysis for design issues; Support Total Value Management and should-cost modeling; Partner with Purchasing on component sourcing and supplier qualification; Coordinate engineering changes and documentation in PLM systems.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC