Sr Mechanical Design Engineer Power Electronics
Sr Mechanical Design Engineer Power Electronics
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Job Description
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 tomorrows transportation.
Ford EV D&D is responsible for developing the key technologies and capabilities such as EV platforms batteries emotors inverters charging and recycling to create groundup breakthrough electric vehicles. By joining the best software engineering design and UX talent you will be a part of creating new technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the Ford Advanced EV team means building the future as Fords center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services.
The Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the mechanical product development of a build to print on vehicle power conversion unit.
Responsibilities
- Own mechanical components from concept through production including part design and release with a focus on electronics packaging of power conversion PCBAs and components.
- Work with the hardware design team to develop novel vehicle electronic power electronic assembly and components with optimized performance reliability and cost.
- Closely collaborate with crossfunctional teams including electrical testing manufacturing and quality teams to ensure that designs encompass DFX principles and meet quality standards.
- Develop engineering prototypes using rapid prototyping processes and coordinate building and testing for functionality and performance.
- Engage with suppliers from concept phase to evaluate processes and materials based on manufacturability quality cost reliability and functional requirements. Provide further support on design improvements to resolve quality issues related to fabrication (die casting injection moulding sheet metal forming etc)
- Participate in development of assembly and test fixtures for all product phases.
- Develop mechanical functions specifications support with test planning and documentation based on the design requirements and regulations.
- Mentor and work with junior engineers and technicians
Qualifications
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 5 years of experience designing developing and releasing electromechanical components and systems for volume production from concept to production.
- First hand experience with PCBA integration into mechanical enclosures including PCBA packaging processes like press fit pin process soldering conformal coating etc..
- First hand experience with packaging power electronics components and employing thermal management strategies of power conversion systems.
- Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes fabrication methods materials and tool design (die casting injection moulding sheet metal forming CNC machining etc)
- High level of expertise and proficiency with Catia Enovia and similar tools.
- Experience in application of GD&T and tolerance stack analyses.
- High attention to detail ensuring organization accuracy and quality of design work.
- Ability to review and act upon simulation and test results to improve the design.
- An eagerness to work crossfunctionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team.
- Handson experience prototyping building testing and launching electromechanical systems.
- Strong engineering fundamentals and ability to apply broadly to vehicle systems and manufacturing processes.
Preferred Requirements:
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
- 8 years of experience in electric vehicle technologies and components such as power conversion electronics battery packs traction inverters HV power distribution systems and ECUs
- FEA and thermal modelling experience
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to cross functional teams and stakeholders.
- A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery and continuous improvement.
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 change maker 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 and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care parental leave new parent rampup programs subsidized backup 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 Years Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For a detailed look at our benefits click here:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.
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Employment Type
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