Power Controls Technical Expert at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Power Controls, Power Supply System Architecture, Calibration, Control Logic, Technical Guidance, Mentorship, PowerNet Expertise, Electrical Architectures, Load Management, Power Distribution, Control Logic Development, Requirements Management, Validation Activities, Functional Safety, Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Lead the global development, strategy definition, and sign-off for Power Controls within the vehicle's PowerNet (including PowerNet 1.0, PowerNet 2.0, and beyond) for ICE, FHEV, PHEV, and EV variants and for L3 support. Primary focus on the vehicle level controls (load management, multiple powernet sources, etc) Provide technical guidance and leadership on power supply system architecture design from a calibration and control logic perspective, influencing both new architectures and existing programs. Assist in defining the control logic design for new power supply calibrations, anticipating potential bugs and suggesting design improvements. Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior engineers, sharing extensive experience in power control systems. Update, create, and continuously improve existing engineering manuals and technical documentation for Power Supply Calibrations and related power control strategies. Act as a key resource for technical knowledge transfer within the organization. Required: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automotive 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 Expertise: Proven, in-depth experience with vehicle electrical architectures, including voltage regulation, load management, and power distribution strategies. 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: Significant experience in the design, development, and calibration of control logic for automotive power supply systems. Requirements & Validation: Demonstrated expertise in defining, authoring, and managing system requirements (e.g., DVMs - Design Verification Methods) and leading validation activities, including in-vehicle and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing. Quality & 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. Familiarity with methodologies like 8D is a plus. Functional Safety (FUSA): Practical experience with Functional Safety (ISO 26262) principles. Leadership & Mentorship: Proven track record of providing technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering technical growth 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. Develop robust and comprehensive diagnostic strategies for power control systems, covering system-level interactions, component failures, and wiring-related issues. Provide expert technical support for emissions and homologation testing processes and related software enhancements concerning power controls. Develop and implement proactive robustness actions to prevent future quality campaigns and 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

Responsibilities

Lead the global development and strategy for Power Controls within the vehicle's PowerNet, focusing on vehicle-level controls and providing technical guidance. Update and improve engineering manuals and documentation while mentoring junior engineers.