Lead eDrive Inverter Systems Engineer

Jobtailor; Livonia (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an experienced electrical systems engineer to lead the integration of inverter subsystems and propulsion electronics for current and future vehicle architectures.

You will work across Controls, EMC, Cooling, Packaging, NVH, and Manufacturing teams to define interfaces, execute DVP&Rs, and drive root cause analysis with Tier 1 suppliers. This role demands strong communication and leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in inverter systems, eDrive systems, power electronics, or electrified propulsion.
• Strong understanding of inverter architecture, operating principles, controls, and power electronics integration.
• Experience leading system engineering activities from concept through production launch.
• Experience developing DVP&R plans and supporting verification and validation activities.
• Experience with Tier 1 suppliers to develop, review, and release technical solutions.
• Strong understanding of high-voltage electrical systems and related components.
• Experience performing root cause analysis across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Ability to communicate complex topics to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead system integration of inverter subsystems and power electronics in current and future vehicle architectures.
• Coordinate with Controls, EMC, Cooling, Packaging, NVH, Manufacturing, and Vehicle Engineering teams.
• Define and maintain interface requirements across electrical, thermal, mechanical, and packaging domains.
• Develop and execute system-level DVP&Rs and maintain requirements traceability.
• Lead DFMEA activities and link to component DFMEAs and validation plans.
• Drive data-driven root cause analysis and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Tier 1 suppliers to mature inverter and generator designs.
• Support prototype builds, vehicle integration, and production launch readiness.

Skills

Inverter Systems Engineering

Electrified Propulsion

System Integration

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Root Cause Analysis

High-Voltage Electrical Systems

DFMEA

DVP&R

Power Electronics Integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ford PLM ecosystem

CAD Software

Version Control Systems

Data Release Management

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking an experienced electrical systems engineer to lead the integration of inverter subsystems and propulsion electronics for current and future vehicle architectures.

You will work across Controls, EMC, Cooling, Packaging, NVH, and Manufacturing teams to define interfaces, execute DVP&Rs, and drive root cause analysis with Tier 1 suppliers. This role demands strong communication and leadership in a fast-paced environment.