eDrive PCB Layout and Validation Engineer

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position, you will be responsible for designing the PCB layout for traction inverter applications and validating the design through analysis, simulation, and physical testing. You will lead complex layout projects, capture PCB design requirements through electrical and mechanical design reviews, and design the PCB layout considering thermal management, signal routing, and mechanical constraints. The role involves optimizing the layout for signal integrity, power integrity, and impedance control, and working with cross-functional product development teams. You will verify the layout meets electrical and manufacturing specifications using automated design rules, create and verify PCB footprints and schematic symbols, and maintain a library of all schematic symbols, footprints, and part types. Additionally, you will conduct signal integrity and power integrity analysis, collaborate with electrical engineers to address design concerns, create detailed layout documentation for manufacturing and assembly, and work with testing engineers to test and verify the PCB layout through prototype builds and electrical validation processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Five (5) years of computer aided PCB design layout experience.
• Understanding of board fabrication/assembly DFM and DFT requirements
• In-depth knowledge of the physics and electrical principles of PCB design, particularly for signal integrity concerns, impedance control/matching and EMI/EMC mitigation.
• Proficient in leading-edge EDA tools (Cadence Allegro board design and schematic entry preferred)
• Good written and communication skills.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of Microcontroller, power electronics and power Devices (e.g. MOSFET, Transistor, IGBT, SiC, etc.)
• Project management and risk management skills
• IPC certified

Responsibilities

• Leading complex layout projects
• Capture the PCB design requirement through electrical circuit design review and mechanical design review.
• Design the PCB layout considering thermal management, signal routing, and mechanical constraints.
• Optimizing the layout for signal integrity, power integrity, and impedance control.
• Work with cross functional product development teams in supporting product development.
• Verifying the layout meets electrical and manufacturing specifications using automated design rules.
• PCB footprint and schematic symbol creation and verification.
• Maintain library of all schematic symbols, footprints and part types
• Conduct Signal integrity analysis and Power integrity analysis.
• Working closely with electrical engineers to address design concerns and incorporate feedback throughout the layout process.
• Creating detailed layout documentation for manufacturing and assembly
• Collaborating with testing engineers to test and verify the PCB layout through prototype builds and electrical validation processes.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level