Reliability Architect: Low-Voltage Power Systems & FMA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate medical, dental, vision and

Flexible family care days, paid paren-

Family building benefits including ad>

Vehicle discount program for employees

Tuition assistance

Paid time off for community service

Paid holidays including the week off

Paid time off and option to purchase

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn is seeking a high-energy FMA Engineer to join the Low Voltage Power Supply Architecture team. You will drive robustness analyses for 12V and 48V architectures, develop DFMEA, Boundary Diagrams, and collaborate with component engineers to optimize uptime and fault tolerance.

You will apply ISO 26262, leverage AI tools for failure mode detection, and influence vehicle platforms across global programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, analysis, sizing, or verification of automotive electrical systems, specifically with low voltage Power Supply Architectures (12V and/or 48V).
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience and strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and FMA/FMEA methodologies (e.g., DFMEA, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams).
• Experience in applying ISO 26262 functional safety standards (or equivalent safety-critical industry standards) in a hardware or systems domain.
• Capability to effectively utilize AI tools and methods for analysis, optimization, or engineering problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead Robustness Analysis: Spearhead the FMA (Failure Mode Analysis) process for 12V and 48V Power Supply Architectures, identifying potential failure modes early in the design cycle to influence architectural decisions.
• Architect Failure Models: Develop and maintain comprehensive Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, and Interface Matrices to visualize and document system interactions and potential error states within the Power Supply Architecture.
• Drive DFMEA Excellence: Facilitate and lead Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) sessions with cross-functional teams, ensuring that every potential risk in the power distribution and management system is mitigated.
• Collaborate on Design Integration: Act as a key interface with component engineers and system architects to ensure the hardware Power Supply Architecture is optimized for maximum uptime, fault tolerance, and seamless vehicle integration.
• Innovate with AI: Leverage AI-driven tools and modern data methods to automate failure mode detection and optimize the efficiency of the FMA process.

Skills

FMA / FMEA

Systems Engineering

DFMEA

ISO 26262

AI tools

Electrical engineering

12V/48V systems

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

FEDE

Jama

GPDS

Jira

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn is seeking a high-energy FMA Engineer to join the Low Voltage Power Supply Architecture team. You will drive robustness analyses for 12V and 48V architectures, develop DFMEA, Boundary Diagrams, and collaborate with component engineers to optimize uptime and fault tolerance.

You will apply ISO 26262, leverage AI tools for failure mode detection, and influence vehicle platforms across global programs.