Power Conversion Hardware Design Engineer

Ford Motor Co

Dearborn, MI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$119,704–$190,500 Per Year
SKILLS
8D, Analysis Skills, Circuit Simulation, Component Selection, Computer Engineering, Customer Support/Service, Debugging Skills, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electromagnetic Interference Testing, Electronics, Emerging Technology, Failure Analysis, Focus Groups, Hardware Administration, Hardware Design, Hardware Simulation, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), Identify Issues, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Laboratory Testing, Prescription Drugs, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Standards, Semiconductors, Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Lab, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Topology, Tuition Fees, User Experience Design (UXD), Vendor/Supplier Planning, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Dearborn, MI
POSTED
2 days ago

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow's transportation.

Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, you'll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We're seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

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:

https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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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%.

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%.

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