Product Development Engineer- Power Conversion EVSE D&R

In this position...

The Electrified Powertrain Power Conversion EVSE D&R Engineer will own the design release packaging and certification of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) for future model battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug in hybrid vehicle (PHEV/eREV) programs.

We are looking for someone who can work effectively with various functions of a vehicle program team that is proactive self-motivated and pays attention to detail. They must also have strong teamwork organizational oral communication and written communication skills with the ability to progress design solutions while delivering the best compatibility with vehicle targets. The selected candidate will gain experience working with Studio on Class A parts collaborate with multiple teams drive future product development and be part of the growing field of vehicle electrification!

What youll do...

• Lead EVSE design release and testing for next generation electrified vehicles
• Lead packaging (including enclosure) and appearance design efforts together with supplier partner including any necessary AAR
• Coordinate features and deliverables with the Applications team
• Release core components in FEDE BOM and WERS and drawing/model updates from P-release through launch working with as-installed engineers and supporting change control as needed report program achievement deliverables
• Manage Component Design Specifications (CDS) and Design Change Requests (DCR)
• Participate in Design Reviews and Worst-Case Circuit Analysis
• Work with EDS and Onboard Power Conversion teams for proper interfaces
• Work with Vehicle program and Applications teams to meet timing and product delivery
• Work with Ford Customer Service Division and Energy Services on catalog and service part releases
• Handle quality foundation documents including Quality History DFMEA PFMEA SCCAF RCL/RDM DVP&R (refer to FMA)
• Support Supplier phased PPAP process through visits and document review (Control Plan and PFMEA). Understand/support/review/approve PPAP elements such as MSA (GRR) Control Charts and Capability
• Support launch of vehicle programs vehicle testing offboard testing regulatory testing homologation testing and other Trustmark testing. Support GPDS builds and AIMS resolution with suppliers
• Evaluate electrical system engineering alternatives for various attributes including cost weight package quality benchmarking geometry creation and functional analysis
• Collaborate with various multi-functional organizations in jointly identifying the prime alternative recommendation delivering the best compatible solution for quality cost weight and function
• Work with a team comprised of Tier 1 suppliers purchasing/STA manufacturing attribute teams interfacing teams and vehicle team
• Responsible for production warranty investigation and Assembly plant returns/failures with suppliers to drive containment and elimination of early warranty
• Problem solving development of countermeasures containment actions corrective actions and prevent recurrence actions
• Oral and written communication and Presentation skills to Lead Technical Design Review items before Managers Chief Engineers and Directors demonstrating component knowledge and technical capability
• Lead benchmarking efforts for core components present findings and analyze EVSE architectures and features
• Work with other core engineers on authoring DVMs and perform the necessary bench and on vehicle testing to ensure component and vehicle operation to requirements.

Youll have...

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related degree
• 3 years of experience with electrical component design and release OR strong Ford Product Design and Release experience
• Previous design and release experience through all program phases in related field
• Working level knowledge of CAD/CAE methods
• Experience with developing quality documentation (DVP&R P-diagrams DFMEAs etc.)
• Experience with problem solving tools (6-Sigma 8D 3L5W or similar)
• Proactive self-motivated and attention to detail
• Strong teamwork organizational oral communication and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills able to effectively interact with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Proven ability to handle multiple assignments with competing priorities

Even better you may have...

• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)
• Understand home electrical code requirements
• 5 years of experience with electric vehicles and/or charging systems either at the system or component level
• 5 years of experience with circuit board design
• Knowledge of high voltage automotive systems and electric and/or hybrid electric vehicle systems
• Ability to coordinate CAD and CAE support
• Experience in Ford WERS/FEDE/AIMS/GPDS/Integrator systems

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 5 and to salary grade 8 and ranges from $65100-$166200.
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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This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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