In this position...
The Electrified Propulsion Engineering Power Electronics Hardware Design Engineer will be responsible for the hardware design, implementation, and validation of non-motive power conversion modules (AC onboard chargers, DC/DC converters, DC/AC inverters).
This position entails working collaboratively with Ford internal and external teams including Software, D&R, Validation, and power electronics suppliers to design / develop components that meets corporate requirements, specifications, and customer needs. The selected candidate will be part of a team that will drive future product development and deliver industry-first features in the growing field of vehicle electrification.
You'll have...
- Master or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3+ years of working experience in power converter hardware design and development
- Deep understanding of various high-power conversion topologies (PFC, CLLC and DAB DC/DC , including their operation principles and switching/commutation details.
- Solid simulation skills using common tools, such as PSPICE, PLECS/Simulink.
- Extensive experience in designing with WBG devices, gate drivers, magnetics, DSP/MCU and PMIC/SBC, and communication interfaces.
- Hands-on experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, design rules and CAD tools.
- Direct production experience from start to finish of automotive power converters, including following the processes and meeting quality, safety, EMC, and other regulatory requirements.
- Strong communicator, able to effectively present to technical audiences.
- Team player working in a diverse group in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Self-starting with solid follow-through and multitasking abilities; able to work with limited supervision.
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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.
This is salary range 7-8.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.
*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.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.