Overview
Low Voltage Power Supply DC / DC Engineer role at Ford Motor Company. The position focuses on design development and sizing of 12V and / or 48V power supply DC / DC converters, supplier selection and sourcing, engineering specifications, design and verification, and program deliverables within Ford's GPDS (Global Product Development System).
Responsibilities and qualifications described below reflect the expectations for this role.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Lead Technical Authority : define and author engineering specifications for 12V and 48V DC / DC converters. lead technical design reviews, perform Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA), and ensure EMC compliance for the component.
- Drive product development from concept to launch : manage engineering deliverables through Ford's Global Product Development System (GPDS). responsible for component releases, design transmittals, and securing final sign-off for production readiness.
- Manage and steer Tier 1 supplier partnerships : lead a cross-functional team (Purchasing, Finance, Engineering) to select and manage global supplier partners. act as the primary engineering contact to drive development timelines and ensure technical excellence.
- Champion component quality and safety : oversee the validation process, including the Design Verification Plan (DVP) and prototype testing. lead the creation of Failure Mode Analysis (FMA) documentation and ensure compliance with ISO 26262 automotive functional safety requirements.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.3 years of professional experience in low-voltage power electronics design, development, and testing within a product development environment.Ability to apply fundamental power electronics equations to analyze and validate DC / DC converter designs, including MOSFET switching and conduction losses, sizing magnetic and capacitive components based on ripple and energy storage requirements, and modeling overall power efficiency to critique supplier circuit designs.Experience applying ISO 26262 automotive functional safety requirements to a product or system.Hands-on experience performing core calculations for power converter design and analysis (MOSFETs Rds(on) and gate charge, inductor sizing for ripple, capacitor selection for transient response, and total power loss for thermal performance).Nice to Have
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Electronics.Direct hands-on experience designing or analyzing DC / DC converter topologies.Proficiency with MATLAB / Simulink for modeling and simulation.Experience with vehicle network tools (Vector CANalyzer, Intrepid) for CAN / LIN data analysis.Familiarity with Ford-specific systems (WERS, FEDEBOM, Teamcenter).Understanding of automotive quality processes (APQP, FMEA).What you'll receive in return
Ford offers a range of benefits and a work environment that supports career development. Benefits include medical / dental / vision coverage, parental leave, back-up childcare, family-building benefits, vehicle discount programs, tuition assistance, paid time off, holidays, and more. Details provided during the interview process.
Salary information and visa sponsorship details are provided in Ford's postings. Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities as needed during the online application process.
Additional information
Seniority level : AssociateEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : OtherIndustries : Motor Vehicle ManufacturingJ-18808-Ljbffr