Electric Vehicle Energy Management group is responsible for developing key technologies and capabilities- such as in charge management, distribution, and conversion in key EV technologies. Our work includes but not limited to OBCs, Charge controllers, Smart EVSE, ACDC/DCDC converters, BMS, and motor Controllers. By Joining the best Hardware, software, design, and production talent, you will be part of creating modern technologies and concepts across Ford Global vehicle Programs. Being in Energy management team means building the future as Ford’s center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services.
- Work with the hardware design team to develop new power conversion and distribution system designs with optimized performance, reliability, and cost.
- Closely collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, testing, manufacturing, and quality teams, to ensure that designs encompass DFX principles and meet quality standards.
- Develop engineering prototypes using rapid prototyping processes and coordinate building and testing for functionality and performance.
- Engage with suppliers from concept phase to evaluate processes and materials based on manufacturability, quality, cost, reliability, and functional requirements. Provide further support on design improvements to resolve quality issues related to fabrication (die casting, injection molding, sheet metal forming, etc.)
- Participate in development of assembly and test fixtures for all product phases.
- Develop mechanical functions specifications, support with test planning, execution and documentation based on the design requirements and regulations.
- Mentor and work with junior engineers and technicians
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and releasing electro-mechanical components and systems for volume production. Experience with high voltage electronics packaging is highly desirable
- Hands on experience in CATIA V6 and/or 3DX, and/or SolidWorks
- Hands on experience in plastic product design is mandatory
- Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, materials, and tool design (die casting, injection molding, sheet metal forming, CNC machining, etc.)
- High level of expertise and proficiency with PLM systems such as 3DX and TeamCenter.
- Experience in application of GD&T and tolerance stack analyses.
- Hands on experience in FMEA, root cause analyses, and ability to solve mfg., and quality issues.
- High attention to detail ensuring organization, accuracy, and quality of design work.
- Ability to review and act upon simulation and test results to improve the design.
- An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team.
- Hands-on experience prototyping, building, testing, and launching electromechanical systems.
- Strong engineering fundamentals, and ability to apply broadly to vehicle systems and manufacturing processes.
Even better, you may have…
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in electric vehicle technologies and components such as power conversion electronics, battery packs, traction inverters and HV power distribution systems
- FEA and thermal modelling experience
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to cross functional teams and stakeholders.
- A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.
- Experience launching products related to a production scale electric vehicle.