Introduction
In this critical role, you will be part of a cutting-edge team revolutionizing automotive power supply architectures for our next-generation vehicles across global platforms. You will play a pivotal role in designing and integrating the foundational electrical systems that power everything from advanced features to autonomous driving capabilities. This position demands a strong systems engineering approach, integrating expertise from electrical design, power distribution, and functional safety to deliver robust and innovative solutions.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
- 3 years of demonstrated experience in the design, analysis, sizing, and verification of automotive electrical systems, specifically with low voltage power supply architectures (12V and/or 48V).
- Demonstrated experience and strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and methodologies.
- Proven experience in applying ISO 26262 functional safety standards in an automotive domain.
- Capability to effectively utilize AI tools and methods for analysis, optimization, or problem-solving.
- Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in one of the aforementioned engineering fields.
- 5 years of experience with complex vehicle electrical architectures and automotive power distribution systems on 12V and 48V.
- Familiarity with Ford engineering processes and tools, such as Ford Engineering Design Environment (FEDE), Jama, Global Product Development System (GPDS), and Jira.
- Experience with the advanced simulation tool MATLAB/Simulink and strong understanding of automotive communication.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively liaise between internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving complex technical challenges.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Develop cutting-edge power supply hardware architectures (12V and 48V) and advanced power distribution concepts for new vehicle platforms.
- Apply a comprehensive systems engineering methodology to deeply understand vehicle-level requirements and use cases.
- Implement functional safety for power supply architectures, meticulously following the ISO 26262 approach and its disciplines to mitigate risks and ensure vehicle safety.
- Act as a key interface with power supply controls to ensure seamless operation of 12V and 48V power management on the hardware architecture.
- Support the holistic integration of the low voltage power net architecture into the complete vehicle, working closely with various engineering domains to achieve optimal system performance and packaging.
For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.