Power Conversion Hardware Design Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Power Conversion Hardware Design Engineer responsible for developing on-board power conversion modules at Ford. Focusing on innovative power technologies and systems integration while providing technical guidance.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $119,704 - $190,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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%.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 Year's Day**
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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Hard Skills & Tools

power conversion modulespower converter topologieshardware circuit simulationcomponent selectionmagnetics characteristicshigh-power semiconductor switching devicesthermal challengesEMC challengessafety standardsperformance standards

Soft Skills

technical guidanceleadershiptroubleshootingcommunicationcollaboration

Certifications

Master’s degreeIEC certificationIEEE certificationUL certificationSAE certification