Low Voltage Power Supply Architecture Engineer

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 79,800 - 178,320; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking a highly motivated Engineer to join their Low Voltage Power Net Architecture team. This hybrid position involves designing and integrating innovative power supply systems for next-generation vehicles. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and over 3 years of experience in automotive electrical systems, particularly with low voltage power architectures. Ideal applicants will be proficient in systems engineering and familiar with ISO 26262 standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in automotive electrical systems design and verification.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering methodologies.
• Experience with complex vehicle electrical architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop cutting-edge power supply hardware architectures for new vehicle platforms.
• Apply comprehensive systems engineering methodology to understand vehicle requirements.
• Implement functional safety for power supply architectures following ISO 26262.

Skills

Systems Engineering principles

Low voltage power supply architecture

Functional safety standards (ISO 26262)

AI tools and methods for analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Ford Engineering Design Environment (FEDE)

Jira

Job description

Job DescriptionWe 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.

In this position...

At Ford, we are driving the future of automotive innovation. Our Low Voltage Power Net Architecture team is at the forefront of this transformation. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Engineer to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary team.

The Opportunity: In this critical role, you will be part of a cutting‑edge team revolutionizing automotive power supply architectures for our next‑generation vehicles across global platforms. You will play a pivotal role in designing and integrating the foundational electrical systems that power everything from advanced features to autonomous driving capabilities. This position demands a strong systems engineering approach, integrating expertise from electrical design, power distribution and functional safety to deliver robust and innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Innovate Power Net Architecture Design: Develop cutting‑edge power supply hardware architectures (12V and 48V) and advanced power distribution concepts for new vehicle platforms.
• Lead Systems Engineering: Apply a comprehensive systems engineering methodology to deeply understand vehicle‑level requirements and use cases. Derive robust power supply hardware architecture requirements, cascading them effectively to individual power supply components and subsystems.
• Ensure Functional Safety: Implement functional safety for power supply architectures, meticulously following the ISO 26262 approach and its disciplines to mitigate risks and ensure vehicle safety.
• Drive Cross‑Functional Integration: Act as a key interface with power supply controls to ensure seamless operation of 12V and 48V power management on the hardware architecture. Provide critical support to component engineers and suppliers in developing, integrating, and validating high‑performance power components.
• Collaborate on Vehicle Integration: Support the holistic integration of the low voltage power net architecture into the complete vehicle, working closely with various engineering domains to achieve optimal system performance and packaging.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following fields: Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Systems Engineering, or closely related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in the design, analysis, sizing, and verification of automotive electrical systems, specifically with low voltage power supply architectures (12V and/or 48V).
• Demonstrated experience and strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and methodologies.
• Proven experience in applying ISO 26262 functional safety standards in an automotive domain.
• Capability to effectively utilize AI tools and methods for analysis, optimization, or problem‑solving.

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in one of the aforementioned engineering fields.
• 5+ years of experience with complex vehicle electrical architectures and automotive power distribution systems on 12V and 48V.
• Familiarity with Ford engineering processes and tools, such as Ford Engineering Design Environment (FEDE), Jama, Global Product Development System (GPDS), and Jira.
• Experience with the advanced simulation tool MATLAB/Simulink and strong understanding of automotive communication.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively liaise between internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving complex technical challenges.

This position is a range of salary grade 6 – 8 and ranges from $79,800 – $178,320. 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.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.