Ford Motor Company

Senior High Voltage System Validation Engineer

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Allen Park • Missouri • United States

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Salary

💰 $115,000 - $192,900 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Develop and document HV system requirements from a feature level down to functional and component level
  • Contribute to Ford’s future HV architecture and features by developing and/or reviewing HV system requirements
  • Apply engineering best practices and available standards to define required HV system requirement including but not limited to HV voltage ripple, isolation, safety interlocks, and protection strategies
  • Stay up to date with the latest advancements in HV system engineering standards globally
  • Work closely with LV system integration team to develop required HV system and LV system interoperability requirements
  • Develop and execute HV system test plans to validate HV system performance, safety, and functional behaviors
  • Develop and execute proper system characterization tests to decompose HV system requirements into HV component requirements
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams including SW, mechanical packaging, vehicle integration, and EPA range to characterize system behaviors and optimize performance
  • Work closely with vehicle integration team on root causing vehicle integration issues that impact vehicle performance
  • Troubleshoot system failures using proper engineering tools and system testing
  • Develop and execute diagnostic procedures for effective Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of HV system issues
  • Use CAN tools (Vector CANalyzer, CANape) to evaluate system functionality / performance and troubleshoot issues
  • Work with internal and external HW design team and support design, build, and validation of HV systems and subsystems
  • Perform HV system hands on testing on a bench or in a vehicle
  • Use analytical and experimental methods to ensure HV system design meets safety and regulatory standards
  • Help resolve technical issues associated with integration of new HV components into HV system

Requirements

  • B.S in Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in HV system requirement and validation
  • 5+ years of experience working with HV system engineering standards such as ISO, IEC, NEMA, GBT, etc.
  • Deep technical knowledge of HV system architecture and HV components
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with HV powertrain system development including HV batteries, traction inverters and electric motors
  • In depth knowledge of various electric motor technologies such as IM, PMSM, SRM, etc.
  • Hands on experience with testing and validation of HV systems and subsystems
  • Extensive hands-on experience in performing HV system issues root cause analysis
  • Strong theoretical and experimental knowledge on HV power modules used in traction inverters
  • Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them to automotive concepts
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
  • A systems approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement
Benefits
  • 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 Year’s Day
  • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
HV system requirementsHV architectureHV voltage ripplesafety interlocksprotection strategiesHV system test plansRoot Cause Analysis (RCA)HV powertrain system developmentelectric motor technologiesHV power modules
Soft Skills
strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationcross-functional collaborationdynamic environment adaptabilityhigh performing team participationsystems approach to designcontinuous improvement mindset
Certifications
B.S in Electrical EngineeringB.S in Computer Engineering