Senior HV Systems Architect & Simulation Lead

Ford Motor Company; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in the United States seeks a Staff HV System Design and Simulation Engineer to advance High Voltage powertrains for the UE V platform. You will model HV/LV interoperability and optimize safety and performance across EV subsystems.

Lead design reviews, develop motor control algorithms in MATLAB-SIMULINK, and collaborate with SW, mechanical and vehicle teams to deliver reliable, scalable HV architectures.

Qualifications

• B.S in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 10+ years of HV powertrain system modeling using MATLAB-SIMULINK, ANSYS, PSIM, PLECS, LTSpice.
• 8+ years of Power Electronics HW development including schematic and layout design, board bring up and bench testing.
• 3+ years of WCCA analysis on HV systems using MATHCAD or similar tools.
• Deep knowledge of power converter topologies including isolated and non-isolated.
• Extensive HV powertrain system design experience including HV traction inverters and electric motors.
• Fundamental knowledge of IM, PMSM, SRM motor technologies.
• Expert in switching devices including Wide Band Gap (WBG) technologies.
• Hands-on root cause analysis of HV system issues.
• Experience with EV electrical architecture and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong communication and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform HV system simulation and co-simulation with HV battery, traction inverters, motors to optimize performance.
• Characterize HV and LV interoperability through system modeling and MATLAB-SIMULINK, PSIM, and PLECS.
• Model and predict HV system behavior; guide cross-functional teams with insights.
• Develop electric motor control algorithms using MATLAB-SIMULINK.
• Evaluate EMC performance of HV modules; conduct worst-case analyses.
• Lead HV module design reviews; define HV architecture and interfaces.
• Support HV component selection to meet performance targets.
• Review wiring diagrams; propose design changes to improve performance.
• Lead HV distribution system design and optimization.
• Collaborate with SW, mechanical packaging, vehicle integration, and EPA range teams.

Skills

HV system modeling

MATLAB-SIMULINK

ANSYS

PSIM

PLECS

LTSpice

WCCA analysis

Power electronics HW

HV powertrain

Electric motors knowledge

Education

B.S in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master’s or PhD in Power Electronics

Tools

MATLAB-SIMULINK

ANSYS

PSIM

PLECS

LTSpice

MATHCAD

Job description

Ford Motor Company in the United States seeks a Staff HV System Design and Simulation Engineer to advance High Voltage powertrains for the UE V platform. You will model HV/LV interoperability and optimize safety and performance across EV subsystems.

Lead design reviews, develop motor control algorithms in MATLAB-SIMULINK, and collaborate with SW, mechanical and vehicle teams to deliver reliable, scalable HV architectures.