Senior Power Electronics Engineer - OBC

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 EVD&D 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 EVD&D team means building the future as Ford’s center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services. 

• Design and develop power conversion electronics for electric vehicle applications (component selection, schematic design, and layout design)


• Design and develop mixed signal circuits (analog-digital) for power electronics applications (component selection, schematic design, and layout design)


• Perform complex circuit analysis, magnetics analysis, thermal analysis, and control analysis


• Perform design failure analysis and support functional safety activities


• Hands-on hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, and failure analysis


• 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 organization meet project deadlines

• 5+ years of experience with power electronics design (component selection, schematic design, and layout design)


• In depth knowledge of power electronics fundamentals and hardware development of power converters


• In depth knowledge of layout practices for signal integrity, testability, and manufacturability


• In depth knowledge of magnetics design for power electronics converters


• Adequate knowledge of circuit simulation software (Simulink, LTSPICE, PLECS etc.)


• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscope, impedance analyzer, etc.), hardware bring-up and hardware troubleshooting


• BS, MS, or PhD degree in electronics engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-frequency electromagnetics FEA simulation


• Experience with safety-critical automotive hardware development


• Familiarity with DFMEA 


• Familiarity 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.

This role is open to go up to level SG8.

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