Charging Systems – Technical Specialist at Ford Global Career Site

Allen Park, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Technical Leadership, Power Supply Systems, Charging Systems, Calibration, Control Logic Development, Validation Activities, Root Cause Analysis, Functional Safety, Mentorship, Power Electronics, Electrical Architectures, Diagnostic Strategies, Quality Assurance, Problem Solving, Load Management, Power Distribution

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

1. Technical Leadership & Strategy: Serve as the primary technical expert for vehicle power supply and charging systems focusing on the powertrain interfaces/controls. Lead the development, strategy definition, and global sign-off for Powertrain INALT (Integrated Alternator) / LVSM (Low Voltage System Management) calibration guides and strategies for ICE, FHEV, EV, and PHEV variants. Provide technical guidance and leadership on power supply system architecture design from a calibration perspective, influencing both new architectures and existing programs. Contribute significantly to the definition of control logic design for new power supply calibrations, offering insights for design improvements and predicting potential issues. Lead the formal sign-off process for critical charging system requirements, including fundamental parameters like voltage drop and setpoint voltage. Develop robust and comprehensive diagnostic strategies for charging systems, covering system-level interactions, component failures, and wiring-related issues. Manage and optimize the calibration of key powertrain features that directly impact the electrical system load and charging performance, such as Accessory Torque Manager, Idle Load Response Control, Engine Idle Up Control (Saturation, Snow Plow, Winch), Powertrain Load Shedding (E-Fan), Alternator Engagement and Soft Start, and Thermal Management/Hotspot Mitigation. Provide expert technical support for emissions and homologation testing processes and related software enhancements concerning the charging system. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Chassis) to formalize and execute test methods for voltage quality assessment, including evaluation under challenging conditions like evasive maneuvers or during a failed battery state. Develop and implement proactive robustness actions to prevent future quality campaigns and warranty issues. Develop and maintain comprehensive Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) documentation for power supply systems in ICE and FHEV vehicles. Established and active employee resource groups Update, create, and continuously improve existing engineering manuals and technical documentation for Power Supply Calibrations and related systems. Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior engineers, sharing extensive experience and building team capability. Act as a key resource for technical knowledge transfer within the organization. 1. Required: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical field. Preferred: Master's or Ph.D. in one of the above disciplines is highly desirable, demonstrating advanced theoretical knowledge and research capabilities relevant to complex power control systems. Extensive Industry Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in automotive electrical power systems, power electronics, and control system development within the automotive industry. PowerNet & Charging System Expertise: Proven, in-depth experience with vehicle electrical architectures, including voltage regulation, load management, power distribution strategies, and specifically charging systems with a focus on powertrain interfaces and controls. Multi-Variant Experience: Hands-on experience developing and integrating power control strategies across various vehicle powertrain types: Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), Full Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FHEV), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), and Electric Vehicles (EV). Control Logic Development & Calibration: Significant experience in the design, development, and calibration of control logic for automotive power supply and charging systems. Requirements & Validation: Demonstrated expertise in defining, authoring, and managing system requirements (e.g., DVMs - Design Verification Methods), leading validation activities (in-vehicle and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing), and formal sign-off processes. Quality, Reliability & Problem Resolution: Extensive experience in leading root cause analysis, problem-solving, and resolution of complex quality issues, field failures, and warranty claims related to electrical power systems. Experience with Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) and diagnostic strategies for charging systems. Familiarity with methodologies like 8D is a plus. Functional Safety (FUSA) & Robustness: Practical experience with Functional Safety (ISO 26262) principles, campaign prevention, and implementing proactive robustness actions to ensure voltage quality and system integrity. Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Proven track record of providing technical leadership, strategic guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge transfer within a team. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP2 Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical development and strategy for vehicle power supply and charging systems, focusing on calibration and control logic design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust diagnostic strategies and manage the calibration of key powertrain features.