Power Conversion Hardware Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• 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 lab to execute EMC test plan.
• Develop a solution that meets regional standards and code compliance including IEC, GBT, UL and CE standards from IEEE, and others.
• Ensure design meets functional safety standards.
• Provide hardware support to resolve user concerns, investigate and troubleshoot system faults and errors.
• Stay connected with focus groups and forums to stay at the forefront of technology advancements to keep the team abreast of the latest technological solutions.
• Domestic and International Travel Required up to 10%.

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Power Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:
  • Use of various power converter topologies AC/DC, DC/DC, or DC/AC.
  • Hardware circuit simulation and component selection.
  • Use of characteristics of magnetics and high‑power semiconductor switching devices, including SiC and GaN.
  • Use of the thermal and EMC challenges of high‑power converter design.
  • Use of various power converter‑related safety and performance standards and code compliance including IEC, IEEE, UL and SAE.
  • Write test plans and conduct lab tests for high‑power converter performance verification and debugging.
  • Conduct failure analysis using tools including 8D and work with suppliers to resolve product quality issues.

• power conversion modules
• power converter topologies
• hardware circuit simulation
• component selection
• magnetics characteristics
• high‑power semiconductor switching devices
• thermal challenges
• EMC challenges
• safety standards
• performance standards

• technical guidance
• leadership
• troubleshooting
• communication
• collaboration

• Master’s degree
• IEC certification
• IEEE certification
• UL certification
• SAE certification