Sr. High Voltage (HV) System Validation Engineer

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Fords Electric Vehicles Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the companys vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed entrepreneurial and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. Youll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively staying focused on only what matters and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

In this position...
The Sr. HV System Validation Engineer will Develop and document HV system requirements from a feature level down to functional and component level for implementation in Fords Universal EV (UEV) platform. As a Sr. System Validation Engineer you will be using existing standards and relevant engineering best practices to contribute to the validation of the HV systems. You will be responsible for ensuring HV systems reliable performance. You will work side by side with various cross-functional teams to support HV system design vehicle behavior definition prototype bring-up and validation of HV system with a system level focus. You will lead validation activities and will be responsible for overall functionality and performance of High Voltage systems throughout product life cycle. You will conceptualize design engineer develop and support the launch of next-generation vehicle platform architectures for electric vehicles.

What youll do...

HV System Requirement

• Develop document and execute HV system requirements from a feature level down to functional and component level
• Contribute to Fords future HV architecture and features by developing and/or reviewing HV system requirements
• Apply engineering best practices and available standards to define required HV system requirement including but not limited to HV voltage ripple isolation safety interlocks and protection strategies
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in HV system engineering standards globally
• Work closely with LV system integration team to develop required HV system and LV system interoperability requirements

HV System Validation

• Develop and execute HV system test plans to validate HV system performance safety and functional behaviors
• Develop and execute proper system characterization tests to decompose HV system requirements into HV component requirements
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including SW mechanical packaging vehicle integration and EPA range to characterize system behaviors and optimize performance
  - Work closely with vehicle integration team on root causing vehicle integration issues that impact vehicle performance
• Troubleshoot system failures using proper engineering tools and system testing
• Develop and execute diagnostic procedures for effective Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of HV system issues
• Use CAN tools (Vector CANalyzer CANape) to evaluate system functionality / performance and troubleshoot issues
• Work with internal and external HW design team and support design build and validation of HV systems and subsystems
• Perform HV system hands on testing on a bench or in a vehicle
• Use analytical and experimental methods to ensure HV system design meets safety and regulatory standards
• Help resolve technical issues associated with integration of new HV components into HV system

Youll have...

• B.S in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 8 years of experience in HV system requirement and validation
• 5 years of experience working with HV system engineering standards such as ISO IEC NEMA GBT etc.
• Deep technical knowledge of HV system architecture and HV components
• Extensive knowledge and experience with HV powertrain system development including HV batteries traction inverters and electric motors
• In depth knowledge of various electric motor technologies such as IM PMSM SRM etc.
• Hands on experience with testing and validation of HV systems and subsystems
• Extensive hands-on experience in performing HV system issues root cause analysis
• Strong theoretical and experimental knowledge on HV power modules used in traction inverters
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them to automotive concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
• A systems approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement

Even better you may have...

• Masters or PhD degree in Power Electronics
• 10 years of combined Power Electronics HW design and HV system validation
• 8 years of experience on HV system architecture and vehicle level requirements
• Strong knowledge of power electronics system design
• Experienced with advanced problem-solving tools such as fish-bone diagram Design For Six Sigma (DFSS) FA report 8D documentation etc.
• Having deep semiconductor level knowledge is a big 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.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $115000-$192900.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

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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-BB1 #UEV