Applications Engineer, Low Voltage Power Supply Electronics Applications & Engineering Project Management

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is shaping the future of automotive electrification. The Low Voltage Power Supply Applications team seeks engineers to integrate DCDC converters, ultracapacitors, 48V batteries, and capacitors into next‑gen vehicles.

You will lead electrical modules through design to production, collaborating with suppliers and Core Electronics Module Design Team, ensuring quality and on-time launches in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with electrical modules and PCB/circuit design.
• 3+ years delivering electrical modules to production.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Implement low-voltage power supply module hardware from architecture to launch in vehicles.
• Drive program execution with processes, sign-offs, and documentation and manage GPDS milestones.
• Lead root cause analyses for packaging and electrical design and implement corrective actions.
• Facilitate engineering reviews with stakeholders and work with Core Electronics Module Design Team.
• Coordinate with module suppliers on timing plans and support vehicle architecture packaging.

Skills

Electrical modules

PCB design

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

In this position

At Ford, we are driving the future of automotive innovation, and our Low Voltage Power Supply Applications team is at the forefront of this transformation. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Engineers to integrate cutting‑edge technologies that will define the next generation of efficient and high‑performance vehicles.

The Opportunity: In this pivotal role, you will be part of a dynamic team of Engineers & Project Mgrs dedicated to the integration of low-voltage power supply module hardware. This includes crucial components like DCDC converters, ultracapacitors, 48V batteries and capacitors. You will be instrumental in pioneering innovative solutions that enhance vehicle‑level efficiency and meet stringent functional attributes, directly contributing to Ford's commitment to technological leadership and sustainable mobility.

What You'll Do

• Team & Technical Leadership: Implement low-voltage power supply module hardware, from initial architecture design to final implementation/Launch in vehicles.
• Program Execution & Quality Assurance: Drive rigorous program execution, ensuring adherence to established processes, comprehensive sign-offs, and meticulous documentation to meet all quality and functional requirements. Take full ownership of Ford’s GPDS milestone management system for Electronics Module applications and Program Management timelines. Insure proper Chief and Manager signoffs with TDR’s at key milestones.
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify and address complex issues related to packaging & electrical design; leading root cause analysis, defining effective corrective actions, and overseeing their implementation. You will leverage quality tools such as Global 8D problem solving, 5 Why’s, and Is/Is Not to communicate status and drive resolutions.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitate critical trade‑off discussions with key stakeholders, ensuring robust engineering reviews and decision forums lead to clear alignment and optimal outcomes. Work closely with Core Electronics Module Design Team.
• Core, Supplier & Architecture Interface: Serve as the primary liaison between the module suppliers specifically on Timing plans and projects. Work closely with Core team and support their timing needs with suppliers. Support the vehicle architecture team with packaging location and Electrical connections for electronic modules.
• Applications/EPM Requirement Management: Manage requirements and follow ups with Core team. Manage DCR’s, To4, ESOW’s, FMA documents (SCCAF’s and CPA’s) and other key program level deliverables. Support vehicle level testing and interaction (Garage testing, wind tunnel testing, etc).
• Other: Review and establish SDS testing through FEDEDDVP; Review and Edit Owner and Workshop manuals; Monitor AIMS & DURIS & Customer Fleet and react to any issues and follow to closure.
• Financial Planning Input: Review annual Financial Planning volumes to assess and incorporate changes in planning assumptions for all low‑voltage power supply hardware.
• Efficiency & Value Engineering: Support core on design efficiency and Total Value Management (TVM) studies for targeted programs and components, driving cost optimization and performance enhancements.

You’ll have

• Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering. or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Experience and demonstrated knowledge of electrical modules, PCB/circuit design (DCDC’s, Ultracapacitors).
• Demonstrated success in leading electrical modules through the launch process to production, coupled with the ability to communicate effectively in high‑pressure situations.
• 3+ years of experience delivering electrical modules to production.
• 3+ years of experience in component design and release is highly desired.
• Proven cross-functional leadership capabilities, strong communication skills, and the ability to effectively interface with senior leadership.
• A self‑motivated approach with the ability to define strategic plans and proficiently manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
• A strong cost and quality mindset, applied to both process optimization and product delivery.

Even better, you may have

• A Master of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with Vehicle Program execution and delivery.
• Knowledge and practical experience with Lithium‑ion and Sodium‑ion battery technology.
• 3+ years' experience in advanced research and development.

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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.

This position is a salary grades 6-8 and ranges from $74,300-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.