Power Conversion Design and Release Engineer

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?

Ford’s Model E team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. Model e 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 dreams.

In this position…

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.

Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking and User Experience methods, you will work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We are seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies and more!

What you'll do…

The On Board Generator Inverter (OBGI) D & R Engineer will have the responsibility to:

D&R the OBGI (a.k.a. Pro Power On Board Inverter), to ensure the component meets function, quality, cost, weight, and timing requirements.

Work closely with Supplier, Purchasing, Applications team, Software engineers, Vehicle Program, etc. to meet objectives.

Guide and manage supplier through GPDS deliverables to meet program timing

Create and maintain Quality documents (i.e. DFMEA, P- diagram, boundary diagram, CPA, SCCAF, etc.), as required.

Collaborate with Applications team regarding packaging ideas and feasibility of attachment features

Collaborate with the supplier and Applications Team on releasing parts in WERS and drawings in TCe from P-release through launch

Work with software engineers to ensure software is delivered on time to support GPDS milestones/builds.

Support Applications meetings for respective program(s)

Support testing (i.e. component, vehicle, breadboard)

Present to EPE management team the component status at key GPDS milestones and 5D/8D status as applicable.

Support the benchmarking of competitive vehicles vs. Ford EV products from a hardware perspective

Review Analytical Warranty System (AWS and QUENCH) data and DTCs to identify areas where actions are required to improve quality

You'll have...

Qualifications for Internal Candidates

BS in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical w/Controls Background)

Design or Development experience with Powertrain/Electrical components.

Experience with root cause analysis

Team player with ability to work well across functions

Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred areas of knowledge and experience:

Even better, you may have...

Experience with electric vehicles either at the system or component level.

Familiarity with data acquisition tools such as Ford DET, Vector CANalyzer, etc.

Strong knowledge of GPDS & program management processes including key deliverables

Proficient with Ford Systems and Engineering Tools (Global Integrator, FEDE, FMA, WERS, VSEM, etc.)

2+ years of Design and Release experience in Powertrain and/or EESE

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

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!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more

• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

• Tuition assistance

• Established and active employee resource groups

• Paid time off for individual and team community service

• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 8.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

This position is a range of salary grades SG 6- SG 8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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