Power Electronics Manufacturing Engineer

In this role, the Power Electronica Manufacturing Engineer will work with the manufacturing engineering team, product development and suppliers, to define robust laser welding parameters and apply them in production environments.  Process development will be accomplished through a pilot lab environment with production intent equipment.  The individual will be expected to work efficiently on independent projects as well as with teams.  Successful candidates will have a proven record of working with cross functional teams in the development and implementation of high-volume manufacturing systems.  The individual will be expected to navigate and drive change in a complex internal environment and bring new perspectives to the task of producing high quality welded joints.

What you'll do…

• Support the specification, procurement, build, installation and launch of Powertrain Production equipment related to the manufacturing of powertrain power electronics components.  
• Lead simultaneous engineering and process development for laser welded joints for copper elements, and potentially aluminum joints as well.
• Lead the study and evaluation of different color lasers and their advantages/disadvantages for inverter applications.
• Lead the efforts to understand capabilities of in-process laser monitoring and what systems are available in the market today.
• Pursue knowledge of new technologies and advancements in the field of lasers, optics, process monitoring and applications.
• Evaluate innovative and disruptive emerging processes and material technologies for potential application to Ford products.
• Support Product Engineering in the selection and specification of component materials and test procedures.
• Support Purchasing with the issuance of prototype tooling orders, following the Ford Procurement Management Process, as required.
• Troubleshoot production issues impacting FTT and warranty, determine corrective actions to the part, assembly processes and/or test equipment.  

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc, Welding Engineering Technology
• 5+ years prior experience with laser welding processes and equipment operation.
• 5+ years prior experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Preferred Requirements:

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral; ability to present, persuade, and collaborate at all levels of the organization.
• Working level knowledge of fixture design principles, stackups, print reading and GD&T.
• Knowledge of copper and aluminum alloys used in electrical component designs.
• Experience performing manufacturing feasibility assessments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Highly motivated self-starter capable of driving change and influencing engineering decisions, with or without authority.
• Proven track record of specifying, procuring, and installation of high-volume manufacturing equipment.

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 childcare 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

This position is salary grade 7.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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