Senior Engineering Technician, BESS Service – Test

Ford Motor Company

Senior Service Lab Technician for Battery Energy Storage Systems at Ford Energy. Responsible for diagnostics, testing, and developing service procedures in a workshop environment.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $86,600 - $144,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in high-voltage electrical systems and battery management systems, with a strong ability to perform diagnostics, develop technical documentation, and execute complex test plans. Proficient in utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and interpreting electrical schematics to support product development and quality assurance.

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High-Voltage Electrical SystemsBattery Management Systems (BMS)Diagnostic Equipment ProficiencyTechnical Documentation AuthoringAutomotive Network Communication Protocols

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Hard Skills

DC ElectricityThree-Phase AC Power SystemsElectrical Schematics InterpretationTest Plan ExecutionFault IsolationData Acquisition SystemsCustom Test Fixture FabricationComplex Technical ReportingHigh-Voltage Safety StandardsThermal Management Systems

Tools & Technologies

Vector CANalyzerDigital Multimeters (DMMs)Insulation Resistance Testers (Megger)Thermal CamerasBattery Test EquipmentBattery Pack CyclersHardware-in-the-Loop Test Rigs

Certifications & Qualifications

High-Voltage Safety Certification (NFPA 70E)OSHA 10 CertificationOSHA 30 Certification

Industry Keywords

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Field Repair ProceduresAutomotive Industry Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to and help optimize Ford's technology roadmap by providing hands-on lab testing insights, data, and technical feedback that inform product development timelines and priorities.
Author, review, and validate step-by-step Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety guides, and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for field technicians.
Document and compile test logs, teardown results, and failure investigation data into clear, concise technical reports for design and quality engineering teams.
Support the development of standardized cost structures for authorized third-party service providers by delivering accurate lab testing data, benchmarks, and technical assessments.
Perform high-level diagnostics and fault isolation on field-returned BESS components, including battery management systems (BMS), high-voltage junction boxes, power distribution units, and thermal management (HVAC/liquid cooling) systems.
Utilize advanced diagnostic software, CAN bus analysis tools (e.g., Vector CANalyzer), oscilloscopes, and thermal imaging cameras to identify hardware, software, and communication failures.
Set up and operate battery test equipment, battery pack cyclers, hardware-in-the-loop test rigs, and data acquisition systems.
Execute complex electrical, thermal, and mechanical test plans to validate proposed service parts, firmware/software updates, and field repair procedures.
Fabricate and assemble custom test fixtures, wire harnesses, and prototype components to support special engineering investigations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics, Mechanical Technology, or equivalent military training/trade school certification or work experience.
Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in a development lab, quality lab, or manufacturing repair environment working directly with high-voltage (HV) electrical systems or battery systems (BESS, EV battery packs, power electronics).
Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of DC electricity (up to 1500V or higher) and three-phase AC power systems.
High proficiency reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and technical drawings.
Experience with automotive/industrial network communication protocols (CAN, Modbus, TCP/IP, Ethernet).
Hands-on proficiency with diagnostic equipment: digital multimeters (DMMs), insulation resistance testers (Megger), high-voltage probes, and thermal cameras.
Certifications: Active or prior certification in high-voltage safety (e.g., NFPA 70E, OSHA 10 or 30).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
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
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.