Power Conversion Charging System Test Engineer at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Design, Electrical Systems Engineering, Data Acquisition Tools, Charging Standards, Root Cause Analysis, Project Management, Teamwork, Communication Skills, Quality Documentation, Software Testing, Benchmarking, Troubleshooting, Data Analysis, Vehicle Programs

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

The Electric Vehicle Conductive Charging System Test Engineer will be responsible for delivering the Battery Charge Control Module (BCCM, aka onboard vehicle charger) and Off Board Charge Control (OBCC) module for new electric vehicle programs (Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicles/PHEV and Battery Electric Vehicles/BEV) on time with best-in-class quality. The System Test Engineer will work closely with many teams including, but not limited to, the supplier, application engineering, software engineers, requirement authors, test sites, EVSE manufacturers and vehicle programs to ensure the design functions as intended and meets all requirements. Lead BCCM, OBCC and combo BCCM/DCDC/OBCC module delivery for next generation PHEVs and BEVs from a testing and prove out perspective Use data acquisition tools (CANalyzer, Diagnostic Engineering Tool [DET], Wireshark/ Mstar, breakout box) to help collect data and troubleshoot charging related problems to get to root cause Work closely with requirement authors on reviewing new requirements for the Interfacing Feature Specification (IFS) and developing test plans that will be used to prove the SW meets the requirements On new PHEV/BEV programs, help maintain core quality documents for the BCCM such as DFMEA, boundary diagram, interface matrix, Significant & Critical Characteristics Approval Form (SCCAF), DVPR, etc. Work with the BCCM software engineer and Calibration team to ensure software (OBDII module) is tested on time to support GPDS milestones per the whitepaper certification process Help lead root cause investigations and present to EPE management team the status of resolving issues via the 5D/8D process Use the electrical Device Transmittal (DT) to help troubleshoot electrical issues and resolve DTCs Analyze data to resolve AC charging and DCFC issues with Level One, Two and Three EVSEs and other modules involved in the AC charging process Benchmark competitive vehicles vs. Ford EV products from a HW/ charging performance perspective Review Analytical Warranty System (AWS) data and Quench / Cloud data DTCs to identify areas where actions are required to improve quality Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Knowledge of automotive design & release process Ability to work effectively with multiple cross functional teams in a vehicle program 2+ years' experience with vehicle level electrical system design and development Electrical component design and release and/or electrical systems engineering experience desired Knowledge of electric vehicles at the system or component level Familiarity with data acquisition tools such as Ford DET and Vector CANalyzer for data collection/analysis Knowledge of charging standards (e.g., SAE J1772, IEC15118) Proactive, self-motivated and attention to detail Strong teamwork, project management/organization skills, oral and written communication skills Proven ability to find root cause analysis on complex electrical systems

Responsibilities

The Electric Vehicle Conductive Charging System Test Engineer will deliver the Battery Charge Control Module and Off Board Charge Control module for new electric vehicle programs on time with best-in-class quality. They will work closely with various teams to ensure the design functions as intended and meets all requirements.