Product Development Engineer - Power Electronics Control

Ford Global Career Site
Dearborn, MI

In this position...

The Electrified Propulsion Engineering Power Electronics Controls Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and validation of control strategies used in non-motive power conversion modules (AC onboard chargers, DC/DC converters, DC/AC inverters). 

This position entails working collaboratively with Ford internal and external teams including Hardware, Software, D&R, Validation, and power electronics suppliers to design / develop components that meets corporate requirements, specifications, and customer needs. The selected candidate will be part of a team that will drive future product development and deliver industry-first features in the growing field of vehicle electrification.

What you'll do...

  • Responsible for the design and optimization of the modulation and control algorithms for various power conversion modules, including bi-directional onboard chargers and DC/DC converters for all operating modes and conditions. 

  • Develop novel control strategies to improve system performance, robustness, and costs through extensive modeling and HIL simulation.

  • Work closely with systems, hardware, software, and test engineers on the team to plan, implement and validate the control strategies.
  • Work with power conversion module suppliers to ensure and help improve the stability and performance of their control strategies.
  • Provide support to resolve customer concerns, investigate and troubleshoot system faults and errors.

  • Connect with focus groups and forums to stay at the forefront of technological advancements to keep the team abreast of the latest power conversion topologies and control techniques.

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