Staff High Voltage System Architect and Simulation Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Parental leave

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team invites a Staff HV System Design and Simulation Engineer to advance HV architecture for the Universal EV platform. You will model HV/LV interoperability, evaluate EMC, isolation and fault scenarios, and work with cross-functional teams to optimize safety and performance.

You’ll develop control algorithms in MATLAB-SIMULINK, run system simulations with PSIM/PLECS, lead design reviews, and help specify components such as HV

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering required.
• 10+ years of HV powertrain system modeling with advanced simulation tools.
• 8+ years of Power Electronics HW development including schematic/layout, bring-up, testing.
• 3+ years performing WCCA analysis on HV systems using Mathcad or similar.
• Deep knowledge of power converter topologies (isolated/non-isolated).
• Extensive HV powertrain design experience with HV traction inverters and motors.
• Strong knowledge of various EV motor technologies (IM, PMSM, SRM).
• Expertise with Wide Band Gap devices and trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Perform HV system simulation and co-simulation to characterize HV/LV interoperability.
• Characterize HV/LV interoperability via system modeling in MATLAB-SIMULINK, PSIM, PLECS.
• Develop and implement electric motor control algorithms in MATLAB-SIMULINK.
• Lead critical design reviews for HV modules to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize HV system safety and performance.
• Define and maintain HV system architecture diagrams and interfaces.
• Support HV component selection (fuses, contactors) to meet performance targets.

Skills

HV system modeling

MATLAB-SIMULINK

PSIM

PLECS

LTSpice

WCCA analysis

MATHCAD

Power electronics

HV system design

Electric motors

WBG devices

Cross-functional teamwork

Leadership

Education

B.S in Electrical, or Computer Engineering

Master’s or PhD in Power Electronics

Tools

MATLAB-SIMULINK

ANSYS

PSIM

PLECS

LTSpice

Job description

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 Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

In this position...
The Staff. HV System Design and Simulation Engineer will contribute to the advanced development of the High Voltage (HV) system architecture in Ford’s Universal EV (UEV) platform. In this role, you will be using advanced system simulation and analytical tools to model and characterize HV system performance. The developed model will also be used to check for HV and LV system interoperability by characterizing HV voltage ripple, HV isolation, HV interference on LV system, system EMC performance, etc.
As a Staff. HV System Design and Simulation Engineer, you will be working with cross functional teams including SW, mechanical packaging, vehicle integration, and EPA range to characterize system behaviors and optimize system performance. You will also use simulation tools to model and design advanced HV system protection strategies to maximize system safety.

What you'll do...

• Perform HV system simulation and/or co-simulation incorporating HV battery, traction inverters, electric motors, motor control algorithms, and other relevant subsystems to characterize and optimize HV system performance
• Characterize HV and LV system interoperability through system modeling using system simulation tools such as MATLAB-SIMULINK, PLECS, and PSIM
• Use simulation tools to model and predict HV system behavior, perform feasibility studies and provide guidance to cross functional teams
• Utilize HV system fault modeling techniques to diagnose and root cause HV system issues
• Develop and implement electric motor control algorithms using MATLAB-SIMULINK
• Perform system simulations to characterize EMC performance of HV modules in electrical system architectures
• Perform HV system Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA) using proper tools such as MATHCAD
• Define, document, and maintain HV system architecture and interface diagrams
• Support HV system development and component selection to optimize system performance and safety
• Review HV system architecture including wiring diagrams and propose design changes to improve system performance
• Perform high voltage distribution system design and optimization
• Lead critical design reviews for HV modules in electrical system architecture to confirm their compliance to HV system requirement
• Provide guidance on HV system components selection (including HV fuse, contactor, etc.) to meet system performance targets
• Use analytical and experimental methods to ensure HV system design meets safety and regulatory standards
• Develop required HV system protection strategies such as response to loss of isolation to maximize system safety
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including SW, mechanical packaging, vehicle integration, and EPA range to characterize system behaviors and optimize performance
• Help resolve technical issues associated with integration of new HV components into HV system

You’ll have...

• B.S in Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or other relevant fields
• 10+ years of experience in HV powertrain system modeling using advanced simulation tools such as MATLAB-SIMULINK, ANSYS, PSIM, PLECS, LTSpice, etc.
• 8+ years of Power Electronics HW development experience including schematic and layout design, board bring up, and bench testing
• 3+ years of experience with performing WCCA analysis on HV systems using MATHCAD or similar tools
• Deep technical knowledge on power converter topologies including isolated and non-isolated
• Extensive knowledge and experience with HV powertrain system design and development including HV traction inverters and electric motors
• Fundamental knowledge of various electric motor technologies such as IM, PMSM, SRM, etc.
• Expert in switching devices principle of operation, advanced technologies such as Wide Band Gap (WBG), and their trade offs
• Hands-on experience in performing root cause analysis of HV system issues
• Experience and working knowledge of electric vehicle’s electrical architecture
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them to automotive concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
• A systems approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s or PhD degree in Power Electronics
• 15+ years of combined Power Electronics HW design and HV system modeling experience
• Extensive experience with using system simulation tools such as PSIM, MATLAB-SIMULINK, ANSYS, and PLECS
• 5+ years of WCCA experience using MATHCAD
• Strong knowledge of power electronics system design
• Experienced with advanced problem-solving tools such as fish-bone diagram, Design For Six Sigma (DFSS), FA report, 8D documentation, etc.
• Having deep semiconductor level knowledge is a big plus

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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $132,800-$250,800.
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.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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