Engineer - eDrive CAE Model Development
Auto Req ID:
27117BR
Job Title:
Engineer - eDrive CAE Model Development
Location:
Dearborn
State:
MI
Company:
Ford Motor Company
Job Description
Position Overview/Description:
We are seeking an Electric Drive (eDrive) CAE Model Development Engineer to join our team. This individual will be a member of our eDrive team, which is part of Ford’s global Center of Excellence in developing electric drive technologies. This role interacts with cross-functional teams including; power electronics, traction motor hardware, motor controls and many other teams within the Electrified Powertrain organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly qualified and motivated engineer to become part of a diverse team of experts tasked with developing future generations of advanced electrified powertrains.
The position will be located in Dearborn MI.
Responsibilities:
Job Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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 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, TN visa holders may be considered.
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.
Position Overview/Description:
We are seeking an Electric Drive (eDrive) CAE Model Development Engineer to join our team. This individual will be a member of our eDrive team, which is part of Ford’s global Center of Excellence in developing electric drive technologies. This role interacts with cross-functional teams including; power electronics, traction motor hardware, motor controls and many other teams within the Electrified Powertrain organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly qualified and motivated engineer to become part of a diverse team of experts tasked with developing future generations of advanced electrified powertrains.
The position will be located in Dearborn MI.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Power Electronic, Motor Hardware and Controls engineers to develop system-level Electric Drive (eDrive) models
- Developing advanced CAE tools to perform eDrive architecture and component sizing studies for future xEV programs under consideration
- Developing processes and CAE toolsets to improve the analysis of prototype vehicle and dynamometer test data
- Supporting studies of various eDrive architectures with performance and efficiency analysis
- Developing techniques to optimize eDrive-level control system operation
- Perform various analytical studies; prepare detailed reports and present results at technical design review meetings
- Collaborate with engineers across the electrified powertrain organization to share best practices and modeling techniques for developing a robust portfolio of CAE-based analytical tools
- Establish self as the go-to engineer for developing system-level models and conducting analytical studies within the Core eDrive Systems team
Job Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
- 1+ year of experience developing CAE-based models
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master of Science Degree in Engineering
- 2+ years’ experience developing CAE-based models
- Excellent first-principle understanding of electromechanical systems, power delivery, energy storage and transformation
- Strong technical competence in developing system models and conducting advanced CAE analysis
- Experience developing detailed Hybrid / xEV powertrain models using MATLAB and Simulink
- Experience developing advanced MATLAB scripts
- Strong problem solving skills and ability to understand and manage complex systems
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, self-motivated, eager to take responsibility and deliver results with minimal supervision
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
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 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, TN visa holders may be considered.
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.