HV Systems Engineer, DCDC and other HV Devices - Ford Motor Company
Santa Fe Springs, CA
About the Job
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams! With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
Ford Model E is responsible for developing the key technologies and capabilities – such as EV platforms, batteries, e-motors, inverters, charging and recycling – to create ground-up breakthrough electric vehicles. By joining the best software, engineering, design and UX talent, you will be a part of creating innovative technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the Ford Model E team means building the future as Ford’s center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services.
The High Voltage Systems Engineer will be responsible for complete end to end integration of the high voltage components and participate in the system level design activities for the subsystems. You will be the point of contact for anything high voltage related on this platform and lead the bring up activities in each of the vehicle builds. You will Conceptualize, Design, Engineer, Develop and support the launch of next-generation vehicle platforms for electric vehicles.
+ Lead the integration efforts for various high voltage components such as the battery, drive units and high voltage cabling.
+ Participate in functional safety and failure avoidance analysis of complex electrical and software vehicle subsystems (HARA, FMEAs, etc.).
+ Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to establish architecture content and maintain hardware block diagrams with all types of interactions captured and defined.
+ Interface with the cross-functional teams to identify user stories and own the journey of the user stories from concept to production.
+ Develop and own the high voltage related requirements and work with the hardware, software, architecture, safety and other cross-functional teams to verify requirements.
+ Lead the high voltage bring up activities on all the vehicle builds and become the point person for the program.
+ Lead the development of test cases and verification of system level functions on multiple mediums (benches, labcars, and vehicles).
+ Lead the cross-functional development efforts and manage issue escalation and resolution.
+ B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering
+ Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, especially for electric vehicles
+ Knowledge of regulatory requirements for battery safety in global markets.
+ 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
+ 3+ years of academic or industry experience in electrified vehicles, electrified powertrain, high voltage battery design, electric vehicle charging systems
Preferred qualifications
+ Experience in leading product development from concept to deployment
+ A systems approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement
+ Knowledge of regulatory requirements for electric vehicle charging in global markets.
+ Experiencing designing and evaluating safety of High Voltage systems
+ Experience with high voltage electronics such as on-board charger or DC-DC converter
+ Experience with battery management systems
What you’ll receive in return:
As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.
https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-2.pdf
If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
We are 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.
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Requisition ID : 37455
Ford Model E is responsible for developing the key technologies and capabilities – such as EV platforms, batteries, e-motors, inverters, charging and recycling – to create ground-up breakthrough electric vehicles. By joining the best software, engineering, design and UX talent, you will be a part of creating innovative technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the Ford Model E team means building the future as Ford’s center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services.
The High Voltage Systems Engineer will be responsible for complete end to end integration of the high voltage components and participate in the system level design activities for the subsystems. You will be the point of contact for anything high voltage related on this platform and lead the bring up activities in each of the vehicle builds. You will Conceptualize, Design, Engineer, Develop and support the launch of next-generation vehicle platforms for electric vehicles.
+ Lead the integration efforts for various high voltage components such as the battery, drive units and high voltage cabling.
+ Participate in functional safety and failure avoidance analysis of complex electrical and software vehicle subsystems (HARA, FMEAs, etc.).
+ Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to establish architecture content and maintain hardware block diagrams with all types of interactions captured and defined.
+ Interface with the cross-functional teams to identify user stories and own the journey of the user stories from concept to production.
+ Develop and own the high voltage related requirements and work with the hardware, software, architecture, safety and other cross-functional teams to verify requirements.
+ Lead the high voltage bring up activities on all the vehicle builds and become the point person for the program.
+ Lead the development of test cases and verification of system level functions on multiple mediums (benches, labcars, and vehicles).
+ Lead the cross-functional development efforts and manage issue escalation and resolution.
+ B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering
+ Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, especially for electric vehicles
+ Knowledge of regulatory requirements for battery safety in global markets.
+ 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
+ 3+ years of academic or industry experience in electrified vehicles, electrified powertrain, high voltage battery design, electric vehicle charging systems
Preferred qualifications
+ Experience in leading product development from concept to deployment
+ A systems approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement
+ Knowledge of regulatory requirements for electric vehicle charging in global markets.
+ Experiencing designing and evaluating safety of High Voltage systems
+ Experience with high voltage electronics such as on-board charger or DC-DC converter
+ Experience with battery management systems
What you’ll receive in return:
As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.
https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-2.pdf
If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
We are 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.
#LI-BB1
Requisition ID : 37455
Source : Ford Motor Company
