Description
Ford Energy is seeking a Technical Leader, Power Conversion Systems to serve as the Principal Technical Architect for BESS power conversion and grid-interface systems. This is a high-visibility, Individual Contributor (SME) role responsible for the technical direction, integration, and bankability of our DC blocks and their transition to the utility grid.
As the Technical Leader, you will provide senior technical leadership for the architecture and integration of the BESS platform with PCS systems, including DC-side interface requirements and protection strategies. You will define the Interoperability Standard to ensure the Ford Energy DC block can seamlessly integrate with a variety of global inverter (PCS) partners.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing senior technical leadership for the architecture and integration of the BESS platform with PCS systems
- Defining the Interoperability Standard for the Ford Energy DC block
- Defining and reviewing technical interfaces for interconnection architecture
- Overseeing the development and validation of high-fidelity grid models required for utility interconnection studies and witness testing
- Ensuring that PCS control behavior supports advanced grid services such as synthetic inertia, black start, and rapid frequency response
- Leading technical risk reviews (DFMEA) for PCS/BESS interfaces, focusing on transient response and EMI/EMC concerns
In addition, you will support the bankability of Ford Energy projects by leading technical due diligence discussions with Independent Engineering (IE) firms, lenders, and insurers. You will establish the cybersecurity hardware standards for the PCS and communications interface to ensure compliance with NERC-CIP and other critical infrastructure requirements.
The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Electronics, or a related technical field, and 10+ years of experience in power electronics, grid-connected energy systems, or high-voltage electrification. They will have deep technical expertise in battery systems, inverter/converter operation, and grid interconnection architecture.
This is a leadership level 6 role with a salary range of $115,500-218,100. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience.