Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future.

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.

Responsibilities

HV System Modeling

• Characterize HV and LV system interoperability through system modeling using tools like MATLAB-SIMULINK, PLECS, and PSIM
• Perform HV powertrain system simulation and/or co-simulation incorporating HV battery, drive unit, and other relevant components to optimize system efficiency
• 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 HV system control algorithms using MATLAB-SIMULINK
• Simulate system EMC performance of HV modules in electrical system architectures
• Perform HV system Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA) using tools like MATHCAD

HV System Design

• Define, document, and maintain HV system architecture and interface diagrams
• Review HV system architecture, including wiring diagrams, and propose design changes to improve system performance
• Support HV system development and component selection to optimize system performance and safety
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to characterize system behaviors and optimize performance
• Design and optimize high voltage distribution systems
• Develop required HV system protection strategies to maximize system safety
• Provide guidance on HV system components selection to meet system performance targets
• Ensure HV system design meets safety and regulatory standards using analytical and experimental methods
• Resolve technical issues associated with integration of new HV components into HV system

Qualifications

• B.S in Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Eight-plus years of combined HV/power-electronics experience
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSIM, or equivalent
• Knowledge of EV HV architecture and integration, inverter, battery, and electric-drive systems
• Understanding of HV bus ripple and fault modeling, protection strategy, and component selection
• System-level troubleshooting skills
• Ability to interpret power-electronics schematics and test data
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment

Benefits

• 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
• Family building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
• Tuition assistance
• Active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• Generous schedule of paid holidays
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time