Hybrid Senior High Voltage System Validation Engineer

at Ford Motor Company

• Job title: Senior High Voltage System Validation Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $115,000 - $192,900 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Allen Park, United States

About the role

• Sr. HV System Validation Engineer developing and validating high voltage systems for electric vehicles at Ford. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and ensure safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document HV system requirements from a feature level down to functional and component level
• Contribute to Ford’s future HV architecture and features by developing and/or reviewing HV system requirements
• Apply engineering best practices and available standards to define required HV system requirement including but not limited to HV voltage ripple, isolation, safety interlocks, and protection strategies
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in HV system engineering standards globally
• Work closely with LV system integration team to develop required HV system and LV system interoperability requirements
• Develop and execute HV system test plans to validate HV system performance, safety, and functional behaviors
• Develop and execute proper system characterization tests to decompose HV system requirements into HV component requirements
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including SW, mechanical packaging, vehicle integration, and EPA range to characterize system behaviors and optimize performance
• Work closely with vehicle integration team on root causing vehicle integration issues that impact vehicle performance
• Troubleshoot system failures using proper engineering tools and system testing
• Develop and execute diagnostic procedures for effective Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of HV system issues
• Use CAN tools (Vector CANalyzer, CANape) to evaluate system functionality / performance and troubleshoot issues
• Work with internal and external HW design team and support design, build, and validation of HV systems and subsystems
• Perform HV system hands on testing on a bench or in a vehicle
• Use analytical and experimental methods to ensure HV system design meets safety and regulatory standards
• Help resolve technical issues associated with integration of new HV components into HV system

Requirements

• B.S in Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 8+ years of experience in HV system requirement and validation
• 5+ years of experience working with HV system engineering standards such as ISO, IEC, NEMA, GBT, etc.
• Deep technical knowledge of HV system architecture and HV components
• Extensive knowledge and experience with HV powertrain system development including HV batteries, traction inverters and electric motors
• In depth knowledge of various electric motor technologies such as IM, PMSM, SRM, etc.
• Hands on experience with testing and validation of HV systems and subsystems
• Extensive hands-on experience in performing HV system issues root cause analysis
• Strong theoretical and experimental knowledge on HV power modules used in traction inverters
• 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

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