Factory Acceptance Testing Process Engineer

Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford’s century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems.

We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid.

At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands. Learn more at

The FAT Process Engineer owns the design, execution, and continuous improvement of End-of-Line (EOL) and Factory Acceptance Testing processes — the last line of defense ensuring every production unit meets requirements before it ships to a customer site. This role sits at the critical junction between design intent and manufacturing reality, translating validated requirements into repeatable, scalable production test processes, while also serving as a key technical contact during customer-witnessed testing events that directly impact project timelines and customer confidence.

• Test Process Development
• Maintain End-of-Line (EOL) and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) procedures for all BESS product lines.
• Translate design validation requirements and test methods into scalable, repeatable production test sequences.
• Define pass/fail criteria, test sequencing, and traceable data capture requirements for each test station.
• Support onsite audits of customers.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience developing production test processes for high-voltage battery or power electronics products.
• Familiarity with automated test equipment and data acquisition systems.

• Experience scaling test processes from low-volume pilot production to high-volume manufacturing.
• Six Sigma certification with production/process capability analysis experience.
• Direct experience with stationary BESS end-of-line testing.
• Automated test equipment/PLC systems
• SCADA/data acquisition software
• SPC and yield analysis tools (Minitab, JMP)
• Typical Career Path
• Progression toward Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer, FAT Program Lead, or Supervisor, Quality Assurance.
• Physical Demands & Working Conditions
  • This role is primarily performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing, or supplier environment, depending on program needs.
  • Occasional work in high-voltage or industrial environments may be required, with appropriate training and personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to support testing, supplier, manufacturing, or customer activities.
• Location & Travel
  • This position is based in Dearborn, Michigan.
  • Travel may be required to support supplier, manufacturing, laboratory, and customer activities

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a change maker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above?

No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you,…