Staff High Voltage System Design and Simulation 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 Staff. HV System Design and Simulation Engineer will contribute to the advanced development of the High Voltage (HV) system architecture in Fords Universal EV (UEV) this role you will be using advanced system simulation and analytical tools to model and characterize HV system performance. The developed model will also be used to check for HV and LV system interoperability by characterizing HV voltage ripple HV isolation HV interference on LV system system EMC performance etc.
As a Staff. HV System Design and Simulation Engineer you will be working with cross functional teams including SW mechanical packaging vehicle integration and EPA range to characterize system behaviors and optimize system performance. You will also use simulation tools to model and design advanced HV system protection strategies to maximize system safety.

What youll do...

HV System Modeling

• HV and LV system interoperability characterization through system modeling using system simulation tools such as MATLAB-SIMULINK PLECS and PSIM
• Perform HV powertrain system simulation and/or co-simulation incorporating HV battery drive unit and other relevant components to characterize and optimize system efficiency
• Use simulation tools to model and predict HV system behavior perform feasibility studies and provide guidance to cross functional teams
• Utilize HV system fault modeling techniques to diagnose and root cause HV system issues
• Develop HV system control algorithms using MATLAB-SIMULINK
• System simulation to characterize EMC performance of HV modules in electrical system architectures
• Perform HV system Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA) using proper tools such as MATHCAD

HV System Design

• Define document and maintain HV system architecture and interface diagrams
• Review HV system architecture including wiring diagrams and propose design changes to improve system performance
• Support HV system development and component selection to optimize system performance and safety
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including SW mechanical packaging vehicle integration and EPA range to characterize system behaviors and optimize performance
• Perform high voltage distribution system design and optimization
• Develop required HV system protection strategies such as response to loss of isolation to maximize system safety
• Provide guidance on HV system components selection (including HV fuse contactor etc.) to meet system performance targets
• 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 powertrain system simulation using advanced simulation tools such as MATLAB-SIMULINK ANSYS PSIM PLECS LTSpice etc.
• 8 years of Power Electronics HW development experience including schematic and layout design board bring up and bench testing
• 3 years of experience with performing WCCA analysis on HV systems using MATHCAD or similar tools
• Deep technical knowledge on power converter topologies including isolated and non-isolated
• Extensive knowledge and experience with HV powertrain system design and development including HV traction inverters and electric motors
• Fundamental knowledge of various electric motor technologies such as IM PMSM SRM etc.
• Expert in switching devices principle of operation advanced technologies such as Wide Band Gap (WBG) and their trade offs
• Hands-on experience in performing root cause analysis of HV system issues
• Experience and working knowledge of electric vehicles electrical architecture
• 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
• 5 years of combined Power Electronics HW design and HV system modeling experience
• Extensive experience with using system simulation tools such as PSIM MATLAB-SIMULINK ANSYS and PLECS
• 5 years of WCCA experience using MATHCAD
• 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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $132800-$250800.
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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