Staff High Voltage System Architect and Simulation Engineer

Ford Motor Company • Allen Park, MI

2d • $132,800 - $250,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff High Voltage System Architect and Simulation Engineer contributes to the advanced development of the High Voltage (HV) system architecture for Ford’s Universal EV (UEV) platform. The role uses advanced system simulation and analytical tools to model and characterize HV system performance, assess HV and LV system interoperability, and evaluate areas such as voltage ripple, isolation, interference with LV systems, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). The engineer works with software, mechanical packaging, vehicle integration, and EPA range teams to characterize system behavior and optimize performance. The role also uses simulation to model and design HV protection strategies that maximize system safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or another relevant field.
• 10+ years of experience in HV powertrain system modeling using advanced simulation tools such as MATLAB-SIMULINK, ANSYS, PSIM, PLECS, or LTSpice.
• 8+ years of Power Electronics hardware development experience, including schematic and layout design, board bring-up, and bench testing.
• 3+ years of experience performing WCCA on HV systems using MATHCAD or similar tools.
• Deep technical knowledge of isolated and non-isolated power converter topologies.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in HV powertrain system design and development, including HV traction inverters and electric motors.
• Fundamental knowledge of electric motor technologies such as IM, PMSM, and SRM.
• Expertise in switching-device operating principles and advanced technologies such as Wide Band Gap (WBG), including their trade-offs.
• Hands-on experience performing root-cause analysis of HV system issues.
• Experience and working knowledge of electric vehicle electrical architecture.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them to automotive concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic, high-performing team environment.
• A systems-oriented approach to design and development, with curiosity and commitment to execution and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or PhD degree in Power Electronics.
• 15+ years of combined Power Electronics hardware design and HV system modeling experience.
• Extensive experience using system simulation tools such as PSIM, MATLAB-SIMULINK, ANSYS, and PLECS.
• 5+ years of WCCA experience using MATHCAD.
• Strong knowledge of power electronics system design.
• Experience with problem-solving tools such as fishbone diagrams, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), failure analysis reports, and 8D documentation.
• Deep semiconductor-level knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform HV system simulation and/or co-simulation of HV batteries, traction inverters, electric motors, motor control algorithms, and related subsystems to characterize and optimize performance.
• Model HV and LV system interoperability using tools such as MATLAB-SIMULINK, PLECS, and PSIM.
• Use simulation tools to predict HV system behavior, conduct feasibility studies, and guide cross-functional teams.
• Use HV system fault-modeling techniques to diagnose and identify root causes of system issues.
• Develop and implement electric motor control algorithms using MATLAB-SIMULINK.
• Simulate and characterize EMC performance of HV modules within electrical system architectures.
• Perform HV system Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA) using tools such as MATHCAD.
• Define, document, and maintain HV system architecture and interface diagrams.
• Support HV system development and component selection to optimize performance and safety.
• Review HV system architecture and wiring diagrams and propose design changes to improve performance.
• Design and optimize high-voltage distribution systems.
• Lead critical design reviews for HV modules to confirm compliance with HV system requirements.
• Guide selection of HV system components, including fuses and contactors, to meet performance targets.
• Use analytical and experimental methods to ensure HV designs meet safety and regulatory standards.
• Develop HV protection strategies, including responses to loss of isolation, to maximize system safety.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical packaging, vehicle integration, and EPA range teams to characterize system behavior and optimize performance.
• Help resolve technical issues associated with integrating new HV components into the HV system.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new-parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
• 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.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• 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: Senior