BMS Hardware Engineer

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

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop centralized/distributed battery management electronics for electric vehicle applications (component selection, schematic design and layout design)
• Design and develop mixed signal circuits (analog-digital) and LV power electronics (component selection, schematic design and layout design).
• Perform circuit analysis using analytical methods and simulations.
• Perform design failure analysis and support functional safety activities.
• Support testing team with development of validation test plans and end-of-line test specifications.
• Collaborate with software engineers, mechanical engineers, project management and supply chain within the organization to meet project deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience with BMS applications and/or mixed signal PCB development with ADCs and digital I/Os.
• Adequate knowledge of circuit simulation software (Simulink, LTSPICE, PLECS etc.).
• Familiarity with common embedded communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, LCR meter, etc.), hardware bring-up and hardware troubleshooting.
• Adequate knowledge of schematic and layout design for better signal integrity and manufacturability.
• BS or MS degree in EE/CE (or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Altium Designer, PTC MathCAD (or equivalent), Confluence and Jira.
• Familiarity with basic control concepts such as bandwidth, stability criteria, phase margin etc.
• Experience with safety-critical automotive hardware development.
• Familiarity with DFMEA.

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.

https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-2.pdf

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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