Product Development Engineer - Power Electronics Control
About The Position
In this position... The Electrified Propulsion Engineering Power Electronics Controls Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and validation of control strategies used in non-motive power conversion modules (AC onboard chargers, DC/DC converters, DC/AC inverters). This position entails working collaboratively with Ford internal and external teams including Hardware, Software, D&R, Validation, and power electronics suppliers to design / develop components that meets corporate requirements, specifications, and customer needs. The selected candidate will be part of a team that will drive future product development and deliver industry-first features in the growing field of vehicle electrification.
Requirements
- Master or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering; or a combination of equivalent experience and education.
- 3+ years of working experience in power converter control design and development.
- Deep understanding of various high-power conversion topologies (PFC, CLLC and DAB DC/DC etc.), including their operation principles and switching/commutation details.
- Solid circuit and system-level modeling and simulation skills using common tools, such as PLECS and Simulink.
- Experience in simulation, design, and testing with real-time HIL.
- Hands-on experience implementing modulation and close-loop control of soft-switching OBC and high-power DC/DC products
- Strong communicator, able to effectively present to technical audiences.
- Team player working in a diverse group in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Self-starting with solid follow-through and multitasking abilities; able to work with limited supervision.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the design and optimization of the modulation and control algorithms for various power conversion modules, including bi-directional onboard chargers and DC/DC converters for all operating modes and conditions.
- Develop novel control strategies to improve system performance, robustness, and costs through extensive modeling and HIL simulation.
- Work closely with systems, hardware, software, and test engineers on the team to plan, implement and validate the control strategies.
- Work with power conversion module suppliers to ensure and help improve the stability and performance of their control strategies.
- Provide support to resolve customer concerns, investigate and troubleshoot system faults and errors.
- Connect with focus groups and forums to stay at the forefront of technological advancements to keep the team abreast of the latest power conversion topologies and control techniques.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
