AI/ML Integration Technologist (Battery Mfg)

Posted 4 Days Ago
Glendale, KY, USA
In-Office
133K-251K Annually
Entry level
Automotive
The Role
Develop and deploy AI and analytics models for battery manufacturing quality, defect detection, yield, scrap, and throughput improvement. Analyze plant data from MES, historians, PLCs, OT systems, and inline metrology. Partner with process, controls, quality, operators, vendors, and central technologists to convert model insights into process changes, error-proofing, and standard work while sharing reusable improvements across plants.
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We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.


Do you believe data tells the real story? We do! Redefining mobility requires quality data, metrics and analytics, as well as insightful interpreters and analysts. That's where Global Data Insight & Analytics makes an impact. We advise leadership on business conditions, customer needs and the competitive landscape. With our support, key decision makers can act in meaningful, positive ways. Join us and use your data expertise and analytical skills to drive evidence-based, timely decision making., 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.

Why Ford Energy?

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 https://fordenergy.com.


In this position...

Drive continuous improvement in yield, scrap, quality, and throughput, and find the next opportunities the central technologist can turn into standards.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

  • Work the line day to day: find the losses (scrap, downtime, quality escapes) and put AI and analytics against the ones that pay.
  • Build and deploy models on plant data for coating and formation quality, defect detection, and yield root cause, with the central technologist and vendors.
  • Turn model output into action: parameter changes, error-proofing, and standard work with process, controls, and quality.
  • Feed findings and reusable assets back to the central technologist so both plants benefit.
  • Own the local data connection: MES, historians, PLC and OT data, and inline metrology.
Qualifications

You'll have...

  • Bachelors of Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial OR Electrical preferred), with coursework or hands-on work in ML, data science, or analytics. 
  • Strong plant-floor instinct.
  • Comfortable with Python and plant data (MES, historians such as PI or Ignition, PLC data). 
  • Process or manufacturing engineering experience; battery, semiconductor, coatings, or another high-volume process is a plus.
  • Bias to action, and the credibility to work shoulder to shoulder with operators, technicians, and process engineers.

 

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $132,800-$250,800.


Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. 

 

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering
  • Coursework or hands-on experience in machine learning, data science, or analytics
  • Strong plant-floor understanding and practical manufacturing instincts
  • Proficiency with Python and plant data
  • Experience with MES, historians such as PI or Ignition, and PLC data
  • Process or manufacturing engineering experience
  • Battery, semiconductor, coatings, or other high-volume process experience
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with operators, technicians, and process engineers

Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Eligible employees can access medical, dental, and prescription coverage starting on the first day, with some zero-cost plan options and free mental health support. Benefits materials highlight comprehensive healthcare as a core pillar.
  • Retirement Support — Employees can enroll in a 401(k)-style plan from day one, and some salaried plans include a company match of $0.90 per dollar on the first 5% contributed. Official summaries also describe financial-planning support.
  • Parental & Family Support — The package includes paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp-up program for new parents returning to work. Flexible family-care days and other time-off options support caregiving needs.

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Year Founded: 1903

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