Product Development Engineer- Power Conversion EVSE D&R

Ford • Dearborn, MI

2d • $65,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Electrified Powertrain Power Conversion EVSE D&R Engineer owns the design, release, packaging, and certification of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) for future battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV/eREV) programs. The role works across vehicle program functions and with supplier partners to develop design solutions that meet vehicle targets. It includes collaboration with Studio on Class A parts, multiple engineering and program teams, and other organizations involved in vehicle electrification.

The engineer leads EVSE development from design and release through testing, launch, and production support. Responsibilities span packaging and appearance, component release and documentation, quality planning, supplier PPAP, vehicle and regulatory testing, warranty investigations, benchmarking, and technical reviews. The position is hybrid and requires onsite work four or more days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a related degree.
• At least 3 years of experience with electrical component design and release, or strong Ford Product Design and Release experience.
• Previous design and release experience through all program phases in a related field.
• Working-level knowledge of CAD/CAE methods.
• Experience developing quality documentation such as DVP&R, P-diagrams, and DFMEAs.
• Experience with problem-solving tools such as 6-Sigma, 8D, 3L5W, or similar.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and attentive to detail.
• Strong teamwork, organizational, oral communication, and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to interact effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to handle multiple assignments with competing priorities.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE).
• Understanding of home electrical code requirements.
• At least 5 years of experience with electric vehicles and/or charging systems at the system or component level.
• At least 5 years of experience with circuit board design.
• Knowledge of high-voltage automotive systems and electric and/or hybrid-electric vehicle systems.
• Ability to coordinate CAD and CAE support.
• Experience with Ford WERS, FEDE, AIMS, GPDS, or Integrator systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead EVSE design, release, and testing for next-generation electrified vehicles.
• Lead packaging, including enclosure, and appearance design efforts with the supplier partner, including necessary AAR.
• Coordinate features and deliverables with the Applications team.
• Release core components in FEDE BOM and WERS and manage drawing/model updates from P-release through launch; work with as-installed engineers, support change control, and report program achievement deliverables.
• Manage Component Design Specifications (CDS) and Design Change Requests (DCR).
• Participate in Design Reviews and Worst-Case Circuit Analysis.
• Work with EDS and Onboard Power Conversion teams to ensure proper interfaces.
• Work with vehicle program and Applications teams to meet timing and product delivery.
• Work with Ford Customer Service Division and Energy Services on catalog and service-part releases.
• Handle quality foundation documents, including Quality History, DFMEA, PFMEA, SCCAF, RCL/RDM, and DVP&R, referring to FMA.
• Support the supplier phased PPAP process through visits and document review, including Control Plans and PFMEAs; understand, support, review, and approve PPAP elements such as MSA (GRR), Control Charts, and Capability.
• Support vehicle program launch, vehicle testing, offboard testing, regulatory testing, homologation testing, and other Trustmark testing; support GPDS builds and resolve AIMS issues with suppliers.
• Evaluate electrical system engineering alternatives for attributes including cost, weight, package, quality, benchmarking, geometry creation, and functional analysis.
• Collaborate with multifunctional organizations to identify the prime alternative that best meets quality, cost, weight, and function needs.
• Work with Tier 1 suppliers, purchasing/STA, manufacturing, attribute teams, interfacing teams, and the vehicle team.
• Investigate production warranty issues and assembly-plant returns or failures with suppliers to drive containment and eliminate early warranty issues.
• Develop countermeasures, containment actions, corrective actions, and actions to prevent recurrence.
• Present and lead technical design review items before managers, chief engineers, and directors, demonstrating component knowledge and technical capability.
• Lead core-component benchmarking, present findings, and analyze EVSE architectures and features.
• Work with other core engineers to author DVMs and perform required bench and on-vehicle testing to verify component and vehicle operation against requirements.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new-parent ramp-up programs, subsidized backup childcare, and more.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• 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.
• 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