Senior Power Module Product Design 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 Power Module Product Design Engineer will be responsible for mechanical functionality of drive unit inverter power semiconductor switches (power modules) and their integration into inverter assemblies.

What youll do...

Own inverter power modules and their integration into inverter assemblies from concept through production.

Define and validate the mechanical requirements of power modules for integration in inverter assemblies including 3D models 2D component / assembly drawings and engineering process specifications.

Design analyze develop and verify interfaces between power modules and inverter assemblies including: solder joints laser welds bolted joints electrical contacts thermal interfaces and fluid seals.

Design analyze and verify thermal performance of power module assemblies including power modules heat sinks and other thermally interfacing components.

Design and execute AQG-324 reliability test campaigns analyze the results and produce lifetime models for power modules.

Work closely with semiconductor suppliers to define and bring to production the thermal and mechanical functionality of power modules.

Work closely with in-house manufacturing teams on the design and verification of power module integration and assembly processes.

Develop manufacturing processes including running DOEs and executing process validation.

Youll have...

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

7 years of semiconductor experience with heavy focus on designing manufacturing testing or integrating power modules for use in traction inverter applications.

Robust foundation in engineering first principles with good engineering judgement.

Experience using finite element methods for optimizing and validating structural thermal and electrical systems.

Intellectual honesty curiosity and humility; a passion for solving deep technical problems; and a drive to deliver engineering excellence. Strong problem solving analysis and critical thinking skills.

Even better you may have...
Strong mechanical design skills including 3D CAD (Catia / 3DX preferred) 2D GD&T tolerance analysis and assembly management skills.

Experience with semiconductor manufacturing processes including soldering sintering encapsulation lead frame assembly and back-end testing.

Experience leading technical projects; strong written and verbal communication / presentation / story-telling skills.

Experience managing or working closely with manufacturing partners contract manufacturers and in-house manufacturing teams to bring parts to production.

Experience leading design / process FMEAs for electronics and/or automotive systems.

Experience designing and executing durability and design verification campaigns.

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 8 and ranges from $138800-$232700.
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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