Senior Manager, Power Electronics

Company : Ford Motor Company

Job Type : Full Time

California

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Job Description - Senior Manager, Power Electronics

Job Description Ford Model E 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 Model E team means building the future as Ford’s center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services. The Senior Manager, Power Electronics will be responsible for concept generation, vehicle level architecture, specific design selection, and optimization work. You will design and iterate the powertrain inverter components through multiple stages of development starting from the block diagram architecture phase. You will Conceptualize, Design, Engineer, Develop and support the launch of next generation powertrains and inverters for electric vehicles. Responsibilities What you’ll be able to do: Activities will include:
Write optimization algorithms along with analytical calculations to analyze/optimize various power electronic components and technologies along with vehicle level attributes
Cost optimization from design to manufacturing
Create robust design for automotive application and for mass manufacturing
Inverter chip selection and optimization for durability, efficiency, and performance
Develop block diagrams and 3D topology for HV distribution, HV ancillary, inverters, chargers,
DCDCs, etc.
Develop requirements and correlated analytical models for various electronic systems
Identify and track key system decisions that establish technology roadmaps and product
architecture. Work with program systems teams to make architecture trades for range and performance that benefit the vehicle and customer
Lead and contribute to design reviews, test plans, and requirements reviews to further optimize
the powertrain system cross functionally
Enable effective communications with manufacturing, supply chain, and other engineering
teams to deliver optimal design solutions
Support presentations of concepts and status to senior management and internally to company
personnel in an integration and subject matter expert role
Drive power electronic innovations and integration of future technologies that provide benefit
to the product; both short- and long-term roadmap items.
Manage and build power electronics organization to support inverter, DCDC, onboard chargers
and more Qualifications The minimum requirements we seek:
Electrical Engineering or Physics Degree
Sound knowledge of power electronics and control principles
Experience designing and optimizating of motor inverter, charger, DCDC, or similar mass
produced automotive grade products
7+ years of experience designing, developing, and releasing products
5+ years’ experience using finite element methods for performance, durability, cost and NVH of
power electronic components Preferred Requirements:
Experience of coding optimization algorithms, particularly in Matlab
Strong power electronics background, particularly in motor drive applications, DCDC, and or
chargers
Experience of electric drive and motor control concepts for permanent magnet AC machines
Knowledge of fault tolerant machine topologies and optimization of inverters for sensorless
control
High level of expertise and proficiency with Catia, Enovia, or similar tools including drawing and
modelling practices and methodologies
Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products and prototyping powertrain
systems
Experience with Microsoft Office, Confluence, and Jira applications
Experience with instrumentation and measurement of powertrain systems in a lab environment
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
A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for
exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement 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. 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. For information on Ford's salary and benefits, please visit: comp-LL6-sal-plan-2.pdf At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combatting COVID-19. As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption.