Sr. Power Electronics Engineer - Inverter

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 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 Ford EVDD team means building the future as Ford's center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop traction inverter for electric vehicle applications.
• Design, bring-up, characterize and troubleshoot traction inverter.
• Trade-off and optimize inverter design for best powertrain performance.
• Perform complex circuit design analysis, thermal analysis, and control analysis.
• Hands-on develop circuit schematics and PCB layout.
• Perform design failure analysis and support functional safety activities.
• Support design validation and end-of-line tests specifications.
• Collaborate with mechanical design, software, system, project management, supply chain functions throughout the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in power electronics product development
• Familiar with IGBT, MOSFET etc. devices and power modules
• In-depth knowledge of three-phase traction inverter
• Hands-on experience of schematic capture and circuit simulation & analysis tools.
• Hands-on experience of PCB layout for better signal integrity and manufacturability
• MS, or PhD in EE.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with EMI troubleshooting
• Familiar with motor control
• Experience with safety-critical automotive hardware development
• Familiar with industry standards and regulatory requirements for power electronics products.

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'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.

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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.