Power Controls System and Simulation Supervisor

Description

Power Controls System and Simulation Supervisor

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves

Fords Electric Vehicles Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the companys vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed entrepreneurial and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. Youll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively staying focused on only what matters and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

We are seeking a highly capable and proactive Advance Power Management Systems Lead to drive the strategic development integration and optimization of next-generation power management systems for Fords future electric vehicles. This pivotal role involves leading comprehensive responsibilities from concept and architectural definition through development validation and launch ensuring the robustness efficiency and cutting-edge performance of our entire vehicle power architecture. The Lead will provide technical guidance mentor team members and champion innovative solutions to complex power management challenges.

Responsibilities

What youll do :

Strategic Leadership & Architecture :

Lead the definition and development of advanced power management strategies architectures (12V and 48V) and roadmaps for Fords next-generation FNV3.x - ICE FHEV and electric vehicles ensuring alignment with overall vehicle electrification goals.

Drive the exploration and integration of innovative power management technologies energy optimization algorithms and intelligent control systems.

Translate high-level product vision and customer insights into detailed system-level (L0 to L5) requirements and technical specifications for the entire power management controls ecosystem.

System Design & Development & Engineering Leadership :

Lead the end-to-end system engineering lifecycle for advanced power management systems from concept and architectural definition through detailed design integration and optimization.

Guide and mentor engineers in defining analyzing and maintaining comprehensive system subsystem and component-level requirements for advanced power management controls power supply components energy storage systems and their communication interfaces with all electrical loads and modules.

Oversee the development and execution of Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) simulations to validate control algorithms and system behavior for power management at the conceptual and architectural levels ensuring early design robustness.

Lead the implementation of Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) environments to verify the functionality performance and integrity of embedded software for power management units against simulated plant models bridging the gap between design and hardware integration.

Drive collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers to develop negotiate and communicate robust technical requirements and design specifications for cutting-edge power management components and solutions.

Oversee the development and integration of Power Management System-Level DFMEAs (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and other reliability analyses driving the implementation of mitigation strategies to manage severity and occurrence across the system.

Act as a primary technical interface and lead cross-functional problem-solving and integration initiatives across HW component Design & Release teams Architecture and Software teams to achieve holistic system-level performance efficiency and safety objectives.

Led Power Management Change Control forum and supplier integration stand ups.

Validation & Quality Assurance :

Define review and approve comprehensive test plans and validation strategies to ensure all requirements and functional performance targets for advanced power management systems are met.

Lead the planning execution and analysis of power supply validation activities including comprehensive testing in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments to ensure robust system integration and performance under various operating conditions at includes designing and implementing HIL test cases for power electronics battery management systems charging control units performing real-time fault injection and validating communication protocols.

Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex power management components and integrated in-vehicle systems driving root cause analysis and resolution.

Direct activities in VPEC Lab environments ensuring adherence to safety protocols and effective testing methodologies.

Apply advanced principles of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Data Analysis & Visualization Risk Analysis Feature Prioritization FMEA and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize system performance and KOL reliability.

Leverage product analytics and established metrics to drive continuous improvement and backlog prioritization across Agile cycles.

Collaboration & Mentorship :

Provide technical leadership guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional teams fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Coordinate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure all necessary quality documents and test requirements are in place for vehicle builds and production.

Qualifications

Youll have. ..

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Science Mechatronics or a related field. or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 10 years of system engineering experience in the automotive industry with a focus on power electronics power management or high-voltage systems.
• 4 years of design and release experience in the automotive industry or a related field.
• 3 years experience in leading technical projects or initiatives within an engineering environment.

Even better you may have. ..

Skills and Attributes :

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like : will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including :

Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more

Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments 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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a leadership level 6.

For more information on salary and benefits click here : sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Evaluation,Architectural Design,Data Mining,ELV,Humming Bird

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1