Power Conversion Hardware Design Engineer
Dearborn, MI - USA
Job Summary
At Ford Motor Company we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrows transportation.
Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods youll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. Were seeking forward-thinking laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative exciting and sustainable ideas to have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy electrification smart mobility technologies and more!
Responsibilities
What youll be able to do:
Power Conversion Hardware Design Engineer - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn Michigan). Note this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the aforementioned worksite. Responsible for the specification design development and validation of on-board power conversion modules. Act as the Subject Matter Expert of vehicle installed power converters and provide technical guidance to D&R test and systems engineers on the team. Develop and ensure robust interface with vehicle and accessory modules. Lead design reviews and worst-case circuit analysis. Develop and work with supplier and Ford approved test lab to execute EMC test plan. Develop a solution that meet regional standards and code compliance including IEC GBT UL and CE standards from IEEE and others. Ensure design meets functional safety standards. Provide HW support to resolve user concerns investigate and troubleshoot system faults and errors. Stay connected with focus groups and forums to stay at the forefront of technology advancements in order to keep the team abreast of the latest technological solutions. Domestic and International Travel Required up to 10%.
Qualifications
Youll have
Masters degree or foreign equivalent in Power Electronics Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Use of various power converter topologies AC/DC DC/DC or DC/AC. 2. Hardware circuit simulation and component selection.3. Use of characteristics of magnetics and high-power semiconductor switching devices including SiC and GaN. 4. Use of the thermal and EMC challenges of high-power converter design. 5. Use of various power converter-related safety and performance standards and code compliance including IEC IEEE UL and SAE. 6. Write test plans and conduct lab tests for high-power converter performance verification and debugging. 7. Conduct failure analysis using tools including 8D and work with suppliers to resolve product quality issues.
We are offering a salary of$119704.00 - $190500.00/yr.
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 the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
Immediate medical dental and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care 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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