Power Controls Technical Expert

Power Controls Technical Expert


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...

This role leads the definition development validation and signoff of vehiclelevel power control strategies for PowerNet 1 future architectures and nextgeneration platforms supporting ICE FHEV PHEV and EV applications. The expert will drive robust system behavior influence architecture decisions resolve complex quality issues and mentor engineering talent across the organization.

The position requires deep technical expertise in power management controls system requirements diagnostics validation and functional safety with strong influence across hardware software and vehicle integration teams

What youll do...

Key Responsibilities

1. Power Controls & Strategy Leadership

• Lead global development strategy definition and technical signoff for PowerNet control strategies (PowerNet 1.0 PowerNet 1 and beyond) across ICE FHEV PHEV and EV vehicle variants including L3 production support.
• Own and influence vehiclelevel power control behavior including load management multiple power sources voltage regulation and energy prioritization strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on power supply system architecture from a controls calibration and software behavior perspective.
• Define and review control logic designs and calibrations proactively identifying potential failure modes bugs and improvement opportunities early in development.

2. System Development & Validation

• Serve as the technical authority for Power Control system requirements test methods and validation strategy.
• Author and approve system requirements and Design Verification Methods (DVMs) for invehicle and HardwareintheLoop (HIL) validation.
• Lead formal technical signoff of critical system parameters including voltage setpoints voltage drop limits and power quality requirements.
• Develop and maintain robust diagnostic strategies addressing system interactions component failures wiring faults and abnormal operating conditions.
• Provide technical support for emissions and homologation testing including software updates and controls enhancements related to power management.
• Identify propose and lead Technical Value Management (TVM) initiatives for cost optimization (e.g. sensor content reduction) from feasibility assessment through execution.

3. Quality Reliability & Problem Resolution

• Lead investigation root cause analysis and resolution of complex systemlevel quality issues field concerns and recalls related to power supply and control systems.
• Ensure voltage quality and power availability to safetycritical systems (e.g. EPAS EBB) under all operating conditions.
• Develop and execute proactive robustness actions to prevent future quality and warranty issues.
• Interface closely with Functional Safety teams to support delivery of ASILrated PowerNet solutions.
• Lead warranty investigations define test plans and provide expert interpretation of test results to determine true root cause.

4. Documentation Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing

• Provide technical leadership mentorship and training to junior and midlevel engineers.
• Create update and continuously improve engineering manuals standards and bestpractice documentation related to Power Supply Calibrations and control strategies.
• Act as a goto technical expert and key resource for PowerNet knowledge across programs and organizations.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering Control Systems Engineering Automotive Engineering or a related technical field. or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

10 years of progressive experience in automotive electrical power systems power electronics and control system development.

Even better you may have...

• Masters degree in a relevant discipline demonstrating advanced technical depth in power systems and controls.
• Proven expertise in vehicle electrical architectures including voltage regulation load management and power distribution.
• Handson experience developing power control strategies across ICE FHEV PHEV and EV platforms.
• Deep experience in control logic design development and calibration for automotive power supply systems.
• Strong background in system requirements definition DVM authoring and validation including HIL and invehicle testing.
• Extensive experience leading root cause analysis field issues resolution and warranty investigations; familiarity with 8D methodologies.
• Practical working knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO 26262) principles.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship influencing teams without direct authority
  
  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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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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