Hybrid Power Electronics Research Engineer

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About the role

  • Power Electronics Research Engineer leading analysis and measurement of high-frequency signals at Ford. Driving silicon strategy for automotive inverters and optimizing performance in electrified vehicles.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the analysis, simulation, and measurement of high-frequency signals in Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) systems.
  • Provide executive guidance on the integration of PMIC, ASIC, and SoC technologies, driving the roadmap for custom silicon and System-in-Package (SiP) solutions.
  • Optimize power density, efficiency, and EMI performance in next-generation electrified vehicles.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power electronics, mixed-signal IC design, or semiconductor packaging.
  • 3+ years of research or industry experience in:
  • Architectural design of power electronic systems or PMIC/ASIC design.
  • Developing specifications for analog/mixed-signal ICs in automotive or high-power applications.
  • Power Electronics Technical Expertise:
  • Expertise in circuit parameter extraction and transfer functions from CAD models.
  • Proficiency in Double Pulse Test (DPT) procedures to quantify semiconductor switching noise and map propagation paths.
  • Experience designing filters, chokes, and snubbers to attenuate noise in electric drive systems.
  • Lab & Analysis Skills:
  • Expertise in high-speed time-domain and frequency-domain signal acquisition (oscilloscopes, network/spectrum analyzers).
  • Knowledge of PCB design and layout for prototyping high-power filter designs.

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 Research Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$113,580 - $190,500 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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