Hybrid Power Electronics Control Engineer

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About the role

  • Power Electronics Control Engineer responsible for designing control strategies for non-motive power conversion modules at Ford. Collaborating with teams to enhance vehicle electrification features and performance.

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.
  • 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 control techniques.

Requirements

  • Master degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 3+ years of relevant 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 with common tools, such as PLECS and Simulink.
  • Strong communicator, able to effectively present to technical audiences.
  • Team player working in a diverse group in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
  • Self-starting with solid follow-through and multitasking abilities; able to work with limited supervision.
  • PhD degree in Electrical Engineering (even better)
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in power converter control design and development (even better)
  • Experience in simulation, design and testing with HIL (even better).

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.

Job title

Power Electronics Control Engineer

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Mid levelSenior

Salary

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Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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