Staff High Voltage System Architect and Simulation Engineer

About the role

We're looking for a Staff. HV System Design and Simulation Engineer to join our EVDD team. You'll be part of a dynamic team working on the future of electric vehicles, helping to build a better world where everyone can move freely.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the advanced development of the High Voltage (HV) system architecture in Ford’s Universal EV (UEV) platform
• Model and characterize HV system performance using advanced system simulation and analytical tools
• Characterize HV and LV system interoperability through system modeling using tools like MATLAB-SIMULINK, PLECS, and PSIM
• Model and design advanced HV system protection strategies to maximize system safety
• Perform HV system simulation and/or co-simulation incorporating HV battery, traction inverters, electric motors, motor control algorithms, and other relevant subsystems
• Characterize HV and LV system interoperability through system modeling using system simulation tools such as MATLAB-SIMULINK, ANSYS, PSIM, PLECS, LTSpice, etc.
• Use simulation tools to model and predict HV system behavior, perform feasibility studies and provide guidance to cross functional teams
• Utilize HV system fault modeling techniques to diagnose and root cause HV system issues
• Develop and implement electric motor control algorithms using MATLAB-SIMULINK
• Perform system simulations to characterize EMC performance of HV modules in electrical system architectures
• Perform HV system Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA) using proper tools such as MATHCAD
• Define, document, and maintain HV system architecture and interface diagrams
• Support HV system development and component selection to optimize system performance and safety
• Review HV system architecture including wiring diagrams and propose design changes to improve system performance
• Lead critical design reviews for HV modules in electrical system architecture to confirm their compliance to HV system requirements
• Develop required HV system protection strategies such as response to loss of isolation to maximize system safety
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including SW, mechanical packaging, vehicle integration, and EPA range to characterize system behaviors and optimize performance
• Help resolve technical issues associated with integration of new HV components into HV system

Requirements

• B.S in Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or other relevant fields
• 10+ years of experience in HV powertrain system modeling using advanced simulation tools such as MATLAB-SIMULINK, ANSYS, PSIM, PLECS, LTSpice, etc.
• 8+ years of Power Electronics HW development experience including schematic and layout design, board bring up, and bench testing
• 3+ years of experience with performing WCCA analysis on HV systems using MATHCAD or similar tools
• Deep technical knowledge on power converter topologies including isolated and non-isolated
• Extensive knowledge and experience with HV powertrain system design and development including HV traction inverters and electric motors
• Fundamental knowledge of various electric motor technologies such as IM, PMSM, SRM, etc.
• Expert in switching devices principle of operation, advanced technologies such as Wide Band Gap (WBG), and their trade offs
• Hands-on experience in performing root cause analysis of HV system issues
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them to automotive concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
• A systems approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD degree in Power Electronics
• 15+ years of combined Power Electronics HW design and HV system modeling experience
• Extensive experience with 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
• Experienced with advanced problem-solving tools such as fish-bone diagram, Design For Six Sigma (DFSS), FA report, 8D documentation, etc.
• Having deep semiconductor level knowledge is a big plus

Skills

• Systems approach to design and development
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment
• Exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement mindset
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of power electronics system design
• Experience with advanced problem-solving tools
• Deep semiconductor level knowledge

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
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.
This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $132,800-$250,800. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Pay

$132,800 - $250,800

Schedule

Hybrid