Job Description Job Descriptions and Qualifications: Position Description/Overview:
This is a position for an electrical hardware engineer with emphasis in power design. You will be part of an engineering team working on next generation modules for vehicles. The successful candidate will be working with a design team to implement circuits, validate circuit implementations, analyze and resolve hardware failures, and be responsible to meet Ford’s quality, on time, and maintaining cost targets.
Responsibilities:
Design power conditioning, regulation circuits, and low frequency analog circuits to meet requirements
Design of circuits using industry standard schematic capture tools
Layout implementation of responsible subsection
Design to meet power delivery requirements
Implement complex power systems with discrete and integrated circuits
Worst case analysis of circuits in area of responsibility
Development of detailed design documents
Perform failure mode analysis and generate process documentation
Define stress test routines required to validate functional sections
Formulate test plans to ensure component level performance
Validation testing to ensure performance over temperature and voltage extremes
Root cause and resolve issues in assigned sections
Validate thermal performance of circuits and design mitigation strategies
Participate in system design reviews
Interface closely with other teams such as Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing teams, and with external component suppliers
Must be willing to travel occasionally
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree (Electrical or Computer Engineering)
5+ Years of Design Experience with emphasis on power supply and battery operated systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiar with automotive power conditioning circuits
Experience in specialized complex Hardware and Embedded Software systems
Knowledgeable on power requirements for microprocessors, solid state memory, cameras, displays and sensors
Excellent hardware and software debugging skills
Experience working with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, temperature chambers, and precision power meters
Proficient in simulation tools for power delivery networks
Motivated and self-starter
Strong collaboration and leadership skills
Ability to communicate effectively with business users and engineering professionals including globally distributed teams; ability to adjust communications appropriately for the audience; work with all levels of management and diverse work groups
The distance between imagination and … creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. When you join the Ford team, you discover all the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader. You’ll become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.