Motorsports Electrified Powertrain Engineer

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In this position...

In 1901 Henry Ford designed and built the racecar called Sweepstakes. On October 10th of that year he drove Sweepstakes against Alexander Winton a famous racer and builder. Against all odds Ford won. That was the beginning the race that changed the world and it continues to this day. From our victories at Le Mans in 1966 and exactly fifty years later in 2016 to our most recent WRC and NASCAR Championships the spirit of Henry Ford lives with us every day through our motorsports efforts around the world.

Ford Performance is looking for an experienced talented and highly motivated Electrified Powertrain Systems Engineer to join our Global Motorsports department located in Allen Park Michigan. The individual will be responsible for leading the HV Hardware Architecture within Ford Performances Electrified Motorsports vehicles.

What youll do...

• Lead electrified powertrain system architecture component package and integration.
• Lead strategy for xEV: Cooling HV Electrical Distribution System (EDS) eMotor/Inverter and Driveline.
• Work with HV Battery and Driveline engineers to ensure adequate sizing and compatibility of all components within the electrified system.
• Identify and select partners to source eDrive components including power electronics.
• Design and analysis of the mechanical driveline after the motor output.
• Create core systems document (P-diagrams DFMEA Boundary Diagrams etc.).
• Interface with key racing partners to offer support related to component sourcing within in electrified series (WRC Formula 1 etc.)

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering
• 2 years of experience related to electrified vehicle powertrain systems development.
• 2 years of experience in HV EDS design (fusing bussing contactor selection creepage/clearance etc.).
• Knowledge of HV EDS testing methods.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Strong team player ability to work with multiple suppliers and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with high responsibility.

Even better you may have...

• M.S. in Mechanical Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Ford HV Level 2 safety training or equivalent.
• Experience creating core systems document (P-diagrams DFMEA Boundary Diagrams etc.).
• Working knowledge of eMotor and Inverter operation and testing methods.
• Experience with design or development of mechanical driveline components (gearbox differential transmission etc.).
• Experience with engineering software (MATLAB 1D Simulation CAD).
• Possess a competitive spirit and interest in professional motorsports.
• International and Domestic travel may be required.

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!

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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.

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New Hire Benefits

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

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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