ADAS Sensor Core Engineer
Ford Motor Company
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Power Electronics Engineer, Electromagnetic
Ford Motor Company
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United States
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JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
Switching
About the role
- 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 labs to execute EMC test plans.
- Develop a solution that meet regional standards and code compliance including IEC, GBT, UL and CE standards from IEEE, and others.
- Ensure designs meet functional safety standards.
- Provide HW support to resolve user concerns, investigate and troubleshoot system faults and errors.
- Connect with focus groups and forums to stay at the forefront of technological advancements to keep the team abreast of the latest technological solutions
Requirements
- Master of Science or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 2+ years of working experience in power electronics designs and development of devices such as DC/AC inverters, DC/DC converters, and HV battery chargers.
- Excellent HW circuit simulation and design skills, the ability to articulate defects with detail, and excellent verbal/written communication skills while working with local/remote teams.
- Knowledge in the application of various high-power switching technologies / semiconductor materials (SiC and GaN).
- Experience with development tools and methods for the design of power conversion technologies and their magnetic components.
- Excellent knowledge of the thermal challenges of high-power converter design
- Strong communicator, able to effectively present to technical audiences.
- Team player comfortable working in a diverse group in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
- Self-starting with solid follow-through and multitasking abilities; able to work with limited supervision.
- 5+ years of experience in power electronics design and development, with a focus on automotive applications and leading projects from concept to production.
- Expertise in wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductor devices (SiC, GaN) and advanced simulation tools like MATLAB/Simulink for power electronics and Ansys Maxwell for magnetic component design and EMI/EMC analysis.
- In-depth knowledge of automotive functional safety standards (ISO 26262) and global electrification regulations (SAE, UL, IEC, GBT).
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
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Hard skills
power electronics designDC/AC invertersDC/DC convertersHV battery chargerscircuit simulationhigh-power switching technologiesthermal managementmultitaskingproject managementfunctional safety
Soft skills
communicationteam playerself-starterproblem-solvingpresentation skillscollaborationadaptabilityattention to detailleadershipfollow-through
Certifications
Master of Science in Electrical EngineeringPhD in Electrical EngineeringISO 26262 certificationUL certificationIEC certificationGBT certificationSAE certification