Ford Motor Company

Power Conversion Hardware Design Engineer

Ford Motor Company$119K — $190K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Power Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field
  • 2 years of experience in related power conversion roles
  • Proficiency in various power converter topologies (AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC)
  • Experience in hardware circuit simulation and component selection
  • Knowledge of high-power semiconductor devices (SiC and GaN)
  • Understanding of safety and compliance standards (IEC, IEEE, UL, SAE)
  • Ability to write test plans and conduct performance verification tests

Responsibilities

  • Specifying and designing on-board power conversion modules
  • Providing technical guidance as a Subject Matter Expert
  • Leading design reviews and circuit analysis
  • Collaborating with suppliers and labs for EMC testing
  • Ensuring design compliance with regional safety standards
  • Troubleshooting power system faults and providing HW support
  • Engaging in technology forums to stay updated on advancements

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care and parental leave options
  • Employee vehicle discount program
  • Tuition assistance for professional development
  • Active employee resource groups for networking and support
  • Paid time off for community service activities
  • Generous holiday schedule, including additional time off during the holiday season
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsibilities

What you'll be able to do:

Power Conversion Hardware Design Engineer - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Michigan). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the aforementioned worksite. Responsible for the specification, design, development, and validation of on-board power conversion modules. Act as the Subject Matter Expert of vehicle installed power converters and provide technical guidance to D&R, test, and systems engineers on the team. Develop and ensure robust interface with vehicle and accessory modules. Lead design reviews and worst-case circuit analysis. Develop and work with supplier and Ford approved test lab to execute EMC test plan. Develop a solution that meet regional standards and code compliance including IEC, GBT, UL and CE standards from IEEE, and others. Ensure design meets functional safety standards. Provide HW support to resolve user concerns, investigate and troubleshoot system faults and errors. Stay connected with focus groups and forums to stay at the forefront of technology advancements in order to keep the team abreast of the latest technological solutions. Domestic and International Travel Required up to 10%.

Qualifications

You'll have...

Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Power Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Use of various power converter topologies AC/DC, DC/DC, or DC/AC. 2. Hardware circuit simulation and component selection. 3. Use of characteristics of magnetics and high-power semiconductor switching devices, including SiC and GaN. 4. Use of the thermal and EMC challenges of high-power converter design. 5. Use of various power converter-related safety and performance standards and code compliance including IEC, IEEE, UL and SAE. 6. Write test plans and conduct lab tests for high-power converter performance verification and debugging. 7. Conduct failure analysis using tools including 8D and work with suppliers to resolve product quality issues.

We are offering a salary of $119,704.00 - $190,500.00/yr.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

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 changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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1903
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