Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer - Ford Motor Company
Palo Alto, CA
About the Job
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
Electric Vehicle Digital Design (EVDD) 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 new technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the EVDD team means building the future as Ford’s center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services.
The Power Electronics Design Engineer will own complex drive unit inverter sub-components from concept through production, including development of related assembly and manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for driving the development of parts and processes with substantial impact on vehicle-level cost and performance.
What you’ll be able to do:
+ Own inverter mechanical parts from concept through production including part design and release.
+ Develop manufacturing processes including running DOEs and executing process validation.
+ Design and execute physical tests in a lab environment, including designing fixtures / test equipment.
+ Plan, coordinate, and execute test campaigns for design verification of inverter sub-components and the inverter system.
+ Optimize costs from design to manufacturing and create robust designs for automotive application.
+ Own mechanical parts for inverters, driving optimization for durability, efficiency, and performance.
The minimum requirements we seek:
+ 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and releasing products (power electronics or similar devices brought to production preferred)
+ Robust foundation in engineering first principles with good engineering judgement.
+ Intellectual honesty, curiosity, and humility.
+ Mechanical Engineering or similar degree.
+ Strong CAD skills (Catia / 3DX preferred).
+ Hands-on experience building and testing hardware in a prototype / lab environment (strong workshop skills preferred).
Preferred Requirements:
+ Passionate and curious about deep technical problems and driven to deliver engineering excellence.
+ Experience releasing prototype and production parts including drafting, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DFM.
+ Experience managing or working closely with manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, and in-house manufacturing teams to bring parts to production.
+ Experience using finite element methods for optimizing and validating structural, thermal, and electrical systems.
+ Experience designing and executing durability and design verification campaigns.
+ Experience leading design / process FMEAs for electronics and/or automotive systems.
+ Experience designing parts, fixtures, and tools for prototype manufacturing processes including CNC milling / turning / EDM, 3D printing, press-brake sheet metal, and low volume tooled processes.
+ Experience designing parts for high volume manufacturing processes including casting, forging, stamping, extruding, injection molding, overmolding, and machining.
+ Experience troubleshooting / triaging prototype and production build issues.
+ Strong written and verbal communication / presentation / story-telling skills.
+ Strong cross-functional collaboration and project leadership skills.
+ Strong problem solving, analysis, and critical thinking skills.
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.
If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we would 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.
For information on Ford's salary and benefits, please visit: https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-2.pdf
Requisition ID : 37169
Electric Vehicle Digital Design (EVDD) 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 new technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the EVDD team means building the future as Ford’s center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services.
The Power Electronics Design Engineer will own complex drive unit inverter sub-components from concept through production, including development of related assembly and manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for driving the development of parts and processes with substantial impact on vehicle-level cost and performance.
What you’ll be able to do:
+ Own inverter mechanical parts from concept through production including part design and release.
+ Develop manufacturing processes including running DOEs and executing process validation.
+ Design and execute physical tests in a lab environment, including designing fixtures / test equipment.
+ Plan, coordinate, and execute test campaigns for design verification of inverter sub-components and the inverter system.
+ Optimize costs from design to manufacturing and create robust designs for automotive application.
+ Own mechanical parts for inverters, driving optimization for durability, efficiency, and performance.
The minimum requirements we seek:
+ 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and releasing products (power electronics or similar devices brought to production preferred)
+ Robust foundation in engineering first principles with good engineering judgement.
+ Intellectual honesty, curiosity, and humility.
+ Mechanical Engineering or similar degree.
+ Strong CAD skills (Catia / 3DX preferred).
+ Hands-on experience building and testing hardware in a prototype / lab environment (strong workshop skills preferred).
Preferred Requirements:
+ Passionate and curious about deep technical problems and driven to deliver engineering excellence.
+ Experience releasing prototype and production parts including drafting, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DFM.
+ Experience managing or working closely with manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, and in-house manufacturing teams to bring parts to production.
+ Experience using finite element methods for optimizing and validating structural, thermal, and electrical systems.
+ Experience designing and executing durability and design verification campaigns.
+ Experience leading design / process FMEAs for electronics and/or automotive systems.
+ Experience designing parts, fixtures, and tools for prototype manufacturing processes including CNC milling / turning / EDM, 3D printing, press-brake sheet metal, and low volume tooled processes.
+ Experience designing parts for high volume manufacturing processes including casting, forging, stamping, extruding, injection molding, overmolding, and machining.
+ Experience troubleshooting / triaging prototype and production build issues.
+ Strong written and verbal communication / presentation / story-telling skills.
+ Strong cross-functional collaboration and project leadership skills.
+ Strong problem solving, analysis, and critical thinking skills.
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.
If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we would 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.
For information on Ford's salary and benefits, please visit: https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-2.pdf
Requisition ID : 37169
Source : Ford Motor Company
