Power Electronics Research Engineer — Hybrid Inverter Tech

Wayne State University; United States; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company’s Research and Advanced Engineering team seeks an innovative Power Electronics Research Engineer to lead the analysis, simulation, and measurement of high-frequency signals in low and high voltage systems for next-generation electrified vehicles. You will define the silicon strategy for PMIC, ASIC, and SoC technologies, driving roadmaps to optimize power density, efficiency, and EMI.

This role involves collaboration across design teams and system architecture to advance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power electronics, mixed-signal IC design, or semiconductor packaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition of long-term technology roadmaps for Power Management ICs (PMIC) and ASICs for traction inverters and gate drive applications.
• Define technical specifications and architectural requirements for custom SoC and ASIC solutions with sensing, protection, and control functions into mixed-signal silicon.
• Drive the transition from discrete components to System-in-Package (SiP) solutions to minimize parasitics and optimize the commutation loop for Wide Bandgap devices (SiC/GaN).
• Evaluate and select appropriate Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS (BCD) process technologies for high-voltage gate drivers and mixed-signal control circuits.

Skills

Power electronics

PMIC design

ASIC design

SoC/SiP trends

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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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 Research and Advanced Engineering team takes new ideas from theory to reality. Every day, we develop advanced energy management and propulsion technologies, create cutting-edge materials and manufacturing processes, and curate world-class cabin experiences that redefine what it means to drive a Ford.
In this position...
We are seeking an innovative Power Electronics Research Engineer to lead the analysis, simulation, and measurement of high-frequency signals in Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) systems.
Beyond traditional filter design, this role is pivotal in defining the future silicon strategy for our automotive inverters. You will provide executive guidance on the integration of PMIC, ASIC, and SoC technologies, driving the roadmap for custom silicon and System-in-Package (SiP) solutions to optimize power density, efficiency, and EMI performance in next-generation electrified vehicles.

What you'll do...
Strategic Roadmap Development: Lead the definition of long-term technology roadmaps for Power Management ICs (PMIC) and Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC), specifically tailored for traction inverters and gate drive applications.
Custom Silicon Definition: Define technical specifications and architectural requirements for custom SoC and ASIC solutions, focusing on the integration of sensing, protection, and control functions into mixed-signal silicon.
System-in-Package (SiP) Integration: Drive the transition from discrete components to SiP solutions to minimize parasitic inductance and optimize the commutation loop for Wide Bandgap (SiC/GaN) devices.
BCD Process Evaluation: Evaluate and select appropriate Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS (BCD) process technologies for high-voltage gate drivers and mixed-signal control circuits.
You'll have...

• Education: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power electronics, mixed-signal IC design, or semiconductor packaging.
• Architectural design of power electronic systems or PMIC/ASIC design.
• Developing specifications for analog/mixed-signal ICs in automotive or high-power applications.

Even better, you may have...
• Strong understanding of SoC and SiP trends, including 2.5D/3D packaging and their impact on thermal and electrical performance.
• Knowledge of BCD process technologies and how they apply to high-voltage gate driver and transceiver design.
• Familiarity with the semiconductor manufacturing flow (fab, assembly, test) and IC design cycles (RTL to GDSII flow awareness).

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

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 grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$125,000.
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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
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This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid