Research and Development Engineer

6 days ago


Dearborn, Michigan, United States Ford Motor Company Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Research and Development Engineer to join our team at Ford Motor Company. As a key member of our Research and Advanced Engineering team, you will play a critical role in developing advanced energy management and propulsion technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, simulation, and testing of inverter and power semiconductor devices for traction drive applications.
  • Develop and implement advanced energy management and propulsion technologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies into our vehicles.
  • Conduct research and analysis to identify opportunities for improvement in our power electronics systems.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and reports.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5+ years of research/industry experience in fields of high voltage power electronic systems and high-power gate drive applications.
  • Knowledge in HV system design, busbar & capacitor layout, testing of HV traction inverter, HV passive component sizing, ripple current/voltage estimation.
  • Experience in modeling of HV circuit for inverter, to measure losses as function of operating voltage, current and temperature. Knowledge in modeling inverter system stability.
  • Experience in modeling semiconductor device for high voltage power electronic systems, using Synopsys SABER or similar. Ability to replicate device slew rate, tail current, turn on/off delay, voltage spike and reverse recovery.
  • Practical experience in double pulse test procedure, to quantify switching loss, device slew rates, voltage spike, reverse recovery, and miller capacitance.
  • Expertise in high-speed time domain signal acquisition and analysis using oscilloscopes, passive probes, optical differential probes, for high voltage power electronic systems.
  • Expertise in time-to-frequency domain correlation. Ability to match time domain signals with frequency spectrum analysis using equipment such spectrum and network analyzer.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PHD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, FPGA programming, LabView, PLECS, Simplorer, Synopsys SABER, SPICE, Fusion 360, Altium, KiCAD.
  • Adept with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, probes, LCR meter, network and spectrum analyzer, HV power supplies.
  • Strong verbal and presentation skills to ensure effective communications with technical and management teams.
  • Self-motivated individual, with strong intrapersonal skills.
  • Ability to lead technical projects with a team-oriented personality.

About Ford Motor Company

As an established global company, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

  • Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.


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