Power Controls System and Simulation Supervisor

Ford•Allen Park, MI

11h

About The Position

Lead the definition and development of advanced power management strategies, architectures (12V and 48V), and roadmaps for Ford's next-generation FNV3.x - ICE, FHEV and electric vehicles, ensuring alignment with overall vehicle electrification goals. Drive the exploration and integration of innovative power management technologies, energy optimization algorithms, and intelligent control systems. Translate high-level product vision and customer insights into detailed system-level (L0 to L5) requirements and technical specifications for the entire power management controls ecosystem. Lead the end-to-end system engineering lifecycle for advanced power management systems, from concept and architectural definition through detailed design, integration, and optimization. Guide and mentor engineers in defining, analyzing, and maintaining comprehensive system, subsystem, and component-level requirements for advanced power management controls, power supply components, energy storage systems, and their communication interfaces with all electrical loads and modules. Oversee the development and execution of Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) simulations to validate control algorithms and system behavior for power management at the conceptual and architectural levels, ensuring early design robustness. Lead the implementation of Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) environments to verify the functionality, performance, and integrity of embedded software for power management units against simulated plant models, bridging the gap between design and hardware integration. Drive collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers to develop, negotiate, and communicate robust technical requirements and design specifications for cutting-edge power management components and solutions. Oversee the development and integration of Power Management System-Level DFMEAs (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and other reliability analyses, driving the implementation of mitigation strategies to manage severity and occurrence across the system. Act as a primary technical interface and lead cross-functional problem-solving and integration initiatives across HW component Design & Release teams, Architecture, and Software teams to achieve holistic system-level performance, efficiency, and safety objectives. Led Power Management Change Control forum and supplier integration stand ups.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field. or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
10+ years of system engineering experience in the automotive industry, with a focus on power electronics, power management, or high-voltage systems.
4+ years of design and release experience in the automotive industry or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field.
7+ years of automotive industry system engineering experience, specifically with advanced power management systems or vehicle electrical architectures.
7+ years of automotive industry design and release experience, including successful product launches.
3+ years of product launch experience for complex automotive electrical systems.
Proficiency with JIRA/JAMA/GPDS/Integrator systems.
Working level knowledge of FuSa, CAN/CAN-FD, AUTOSAR, and Cyber Security principles as they apply to power management systems.
Experience with energy management algorithms, battery management systems (BMS), or charging systems.
Demonstrated experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing for power electronics or power management systems.
Exceptional leadership skills with a proven ability to guide, mentor, and motivate technical teams and effectively interact with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Strategic thinker with a proactive, self-motivated, and highly detail-oriented approach to complex problem-solving.
Superior teamwork, organizational, oral communication, and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical information clearly and concisely.
Proven ability to manage multiple assignments with competing priorities in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Strong analytical skills with an ability to leverage data to drive technical decisions and optimize system performance.

Responsibilities

Lead the definition and development of advanced power management strategies, architectures (12V and 48V), and roadmaps for Ford's next-generation FNV3.x - ICE, FHEV and electric vehicles, ensuring alignment with overall vehicle electrification goals.
Drive the exploration and integration of innovative power management technologies, energy optimization algorithms, and intelligent control systems.
Translate high-level product vision and customer insights into detailed system-level (L0 to L5) requirements and technical specifications for the entire power management controls ecosystem.
Lead the end-to-end system engineering lifecycle for advanced power management systems, from concept and architectural definition through detailed design, integration, and optimization.
Guide and mentor engineers in defining, analyzing, and maintaining comprehensive system, subsystem, and component-level requirements for advanced power management controls, power supply components, energy storage systems, and their communication interfaces with all electrical loads and modules.
Oversee the development and execution of Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) simulations to validate control algorithms and system behavior for power management at the conceptual and architectural levels, ensuring early design robustness.
Lead the implementation of Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) environments to verify the functionality, performance, and integrity of embedded software for power management units against simulated plant models, bridging the gap between design and hardware integration.
Drive collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers to develop, negotiate, and communicate robust technical requirements and design specifications for cutting-edge power management components and solutions.
Oversee the development and integration of Power Management System-Level DFMEAs (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and other reliability analyses, driving the implementation of mitigation strategies to manage severity and occurrence across the system.
Act as a primary technical interface and lead cross-functional problem-solving and integration initiatives across HW component Design & Release teams, Architecture, and Software teams to achieve holistic system-level performance, efficiency, and safety objectives.
Led Power Management Change Control forum and supplier integration stand ups.
Apply advanced principles of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Data Analysis & Visualization, Risk Analysis, Feature Prioritization, FMEA, and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize system performance and KOL reliability.
Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Coordinate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure all necessary quality documents and test requirements are in place for vehicle builds and production.