eDrive Controller Electronics Core Engineer

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In this position...
An eDrive Controller Electronics Engineer would be responsible for design analysis testing and verification of eDrive inverter system controller and gate drive functionality and reliability. The responsibilities would also include collaboration with cross-functional teams for function and performance requirements capturing FMA document development. The work also includes supporting eDrive system function verification troubleshooting and conducting root cause analysis and benchmarking.

What youll do...

• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop requirements for electric drive system controllers
• Design and validate inverter controller and gate drive board circuits schematics and layouts
• Develop circuit function verification methods; conduct testing and troubleshooting
• Test gate drive circuits and optimize key design parameters to reduce EMI and improve fault tolerance protection and diagnostics
• Perform root cause analysis for field issues
• Support low-level software development for the controllers microprocessor
• Support Hardware-in-the-Loop High Voltage Lab Motor Dyno Vehicle and EMC testing
• Support inverter benchmarking activities including in-depth analysis of controller and gate drive circuits
• Present findings and progress to cross-functional teams and leadership
• Ensure product quality throughout the entire design process
  

Youll have...
Minimum Requirements:

• Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience
• 3 years of experience in Electrical and/or electronics design. (coursework/co-op/internship experience during PhD studies allowed)
• 3 years of experience of hands-on or EDA/simulation tools (e.g. Cadence Matlab Spice Saber etc.)
  

Even better if you have
Preferred

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics
• Familiar with analog and digital circuit design microprocessor-based control circuit
• Knowledge of Power Devices (e.g. MOSFET Transistor IGBT SiC etc.) Logic IC High side driver/Low side driver and SMD passive components
• Experience of Power electronics circuit design such as SMPS design Gate Drive Circuit design
• 5 years of hands-on experience of using electrical test and rework equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes voltage/current probes function generator and soldering equipment) (coursework/internship/co-op experience allowed)
• Knowledge/experience of worst-case circuit analysis.
• Knowledge/experience of Power Inverters and motor control
• Knowledge of DFMEA/DFSS and accelerated life test
• Knowledge of G8D for Root Cause Analysis
• Knowledge/experience with automotive electronics and EMC fundamentals
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills self-motivated eager to take ownership and deliver results with minimal direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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 7 - 8 and ranges from $99600 - $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.


For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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