Power Electronics Engineer - 27923BR
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are looking for Power Electronics Engineers to specifically work on Traction Inverter design and validation for the e-Drive systems in next generation electrified vehicles. With your creative and analytic mind, you will use your unique power electronics expertise to design and analysis of power conversion systems for motor drive inverters and DC-DC converters. You will guide and oversee all inverter design, package, integration, and key component sizing throughout the product development process. You will also work closely with suppliers on design evaluation and validation of the inverter hardware in order to meet Ford product specification and requirements. You will be involved in benchmarking of existing inverter technologies as well as development of new solutions for next gen designs and optimization. As a team player, you will create impact by collaborating across the Electrified Powertrain Engineering organization and with key work partners throughout the company - product, marketing, engineering, and technology teams.
The Ford HEV Product Development Team is a growing team committed to envisioning and creating simple, thoughtful, enjoyable and compelling product experiences that continually inspire our teams and customers to go further.
Our diverse HEV Product Development Team - situated in Dearborn Michigan - is comprised of HEV product strategists, researchers, hardware designers, software designers, test and calibration engineers, prototypes, and project managers. Together our team works to understand our changing world, identify new opportunities, and take action to design and innovate for the future of mobility and sustainability- Ford’s vehicles and surrounding experiences.
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for traction inverter design for e-drive systems, specifically focusing on power conversion circuit design, analysis, and key component sizing
* Work closely with suppliers on design evaluation and validation of the inverter hardware in order to meet Ford product specification and requirements
* Coordinate and conduct hardware testing in the lab to verify and validate inverter design functionality and reliability
* Investigate power electronics technologies and solutions and their applications for xEVs
* Ensure overall quality of project solutions throughout the design process
* Share and present work to cross-functional teams and executive leadership
The distance between imagination and … creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. When you join the Ford team discover all the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader. You’ll become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products - and it is always ready to go further.
This position may be open to sponsorship.
Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
