Electrical Systems Architecture Engineer

Position: Staff Electrical Systems Architecture Engineer
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out.

Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their  this position...The Staff Electrical System Architecture Engineer will be responsible for overall electrical system performance and reliability. The successful candidate will lead trade studies associated with various system architecture proposals to help make a cross functional decision on the most suitable system architecture considering system requirements, program deliverables, available resources, and other constraints.  

The staff electrical system architecture engineer will play a leading role for root causing system issues through modeling, reviewing test results, and performing other relevant studies. In this role, you will be working side by side various cross functional teams including but not limited to HV system, LV system, subsystem HW design, application SW, and system functional safety team to provide innovative solutions for improving system performance and reliability.

You'll have...B.S in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
10+ years of relevant industry experience

Familiar with latest electrical system architectures in EVs (12V and 48V)
Familiar with system communication protocols including LIN, CAN, etc.

Experienced with LV system architecture design and interface diagrams

Highly skilled in working with cross-functional teams to develop a new system architecture

Experienced with using simulation tools such as LT-Spice, PLECS, MATLAB-SIMULINK, etc.  Experienced with the latest bidirectional power conversion systems, topologies, and trade-offs Knowledge of root cause analysis tools including but not limited to fish-bone diagram, ABA studies, 8D process and documentation  Working knowledge of DFMEA, FMEDA, and functional safety  Proven debugging and diagnostic skills in electrical, mechanical, and software domains  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

Even better, you may have...Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or related fields
15+ years of combined HW design and electrical system architecture design experience
10+ years of Power Electronics system design experience

In depth knowledge of latest semiconductor technologies including GaNs and SiC-MOSFETsExtensive experience with switching mode power supply design and root cause analysis

Highly skilled with advanced problem solving tools such as fish-bone diagram, Design For Six Sigma (DFSS), FA report, 8D documentation, etc.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

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