12V Power Supply Application Engineer

Description

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In this position...

The Power Supply Application Engineer is responsible for sizing packaging validating and releasing the starting / charging system for ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) and EV (Electric Vehicle) applications. This includes several key components : Alternator Starter Battery ASIL (Automotive Safety Integrity Level) rated redundant Power supply components including additional Batteries Ultra Capacitors and Battery Management Sensors (BMS).

Responsibilities

What youll do...

Perform Charge Margin analysis with time average transient and ASIL sizing models

Interface with program team to package all components in a suitable location

Interact with Powertrain FEAD (Front End Accessory Drive) to ensure proper belt loading and mounting structure for the alternator

Interact with Powertrain to ensure proper interface for the starter motor

Interact with Powertrain calibrators to establish and confirm charging system related calibration values such as electrical idle kickers to support charge margins

Work with suppliers to develop design concepts and define the costs that support the application both electrically and mechanically. Lead To4 (Team of Four) meetings.

Gain approval from the program for all tooling piece costs and ED&T (Engineering Design & Testing) associated with power supply components

Work with VO (Vehicle Assembly Operations) to ensure component package meets assembly and ergonomic targets

Work with VO and supplier to develop proper dunnage

Work with FCSD (Ford Customer Service Division) to ensure proper serviceability of power supply components

FEDEBOM (Bill of Materials) / WERS (Worldwide Engineering Release System) release final designs for all power supply components (Alternator Battery Battery Labels Battery Blankets Starter Starter Fasteners / Torque specs Solenoid caps BMS Sensors ASIL Ultra capacitors and Energy Modules etc)

Complete component FMA (Failure Mode Analysis) documentation including CPAs (Change Point Analysis) and SCCAFs (Special Characteristics Communication and Agreement Form)

Signoff for all vehicle builds (TDC DCV TT PP) at multiple locations

Establish required SDS (System Design Specifications) testing through FEDEDVP (Design Validation Plan) for each program and upload test results

Support VEV (Vehicle Evaluation & Verification) Wind tunnel testing to validate sizing and component temperatures on each application

Conduct cold crank testing to verify battery CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) sizing for powertrain cold crank RPM target

Support / Conduct Garage test to verify Static loads Key Off Loads Volt drops Idle up and failure diagnostics

Interact with EDS (Electrical Distribution System) team to ensure proper wire size and connections to interface with our components and to meet system volt drop

Lead TDRs (Technical Design Reviews) prior to key program milestone events (TDJ FDJ PEC)

Interact with Purchasing and Suppliers to complete ESOWs (Engineering Statement of Work) and Supplier Sourcing Contracts / Supplier on Board Agreements (SOBA)Handled via Tof4 meetings

Review edit and signoff Owner and Workshop manuals for Power Supply content

Monitor AIMs (Automated Issues Management) and DURIS (Durability Information System) and react to any issues and follow to closure.

Monitor and react as needed to warranty trends

React to Voice of the Customer Fleet issues and follow to closure.

Support Fuel Economy team with development and certification testing as related to BMS.

Support TVM (Team Value Management) efforts to implement agreed cost reduction changes

Qualifications

Youll have...

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

Fundamental understanding of electrical architectures and electrical systems (circuit analysis power distribution principles).

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Project Word PowerPoint).

Full professional command of the English language (written and verbal).

Ability to work effectively within a diverse team environment to accomplish the goals of FORD (interfacing with program teams suppliers and cross-functional departments).

Ability to perform engineering analysis (such as sizing models or load calculations) and problem-solving.

Even better you may have...

Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Engineering.

Familiarity with Ford internal processes and tools including :

WERS FEDEBOM GPDS.

FEDEDVP GPIRS AIMs DURIS.

DOCMAN (2D Drawings) ESOWs.

Experience with Network Communication tools such as CANalyzer PTDiag and Vehicle Spy (Vspy).

Knowledge of Team Center Enterprise (TCe) CATIA / 3Dx data structures or Digital Pre-Assembly (DPA).

Familiarity with Vehicle Operations (VO) and Customer Service (FCSD) requirements.

Understanding of Powertrain FEAD (Front End Accessory Drive) or High Voltage / 48V systems.

Exposure to ASIL (Automotive Safety Integrity Level) standards.

Prior experience leading projects or people is a plus.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For more information on salary and benefits click here

This position is a range of salary grades 5 - 8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DP1

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1