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Staff High Voltage System Design Engineer

Allen Park, MI, United States(Hybrid)

Job Description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s 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. You’ll 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.

In this position...

The Staff. HV System Design and Simulation Engineer will contribute to the advanced development of the High Voltage (HV) system architecture in Ford’s Universal EV (UEV) platform. In this role, you will be using advanced system simulation and analytical tools to model and characterize HV system performance. The developed model will also be used to check for HV and LV system interoperability by characterizing HV voltage ripple, HV isolation, HV interference on LV system, system EMC performance, etc.

As a Staff. HV System Design and Simulation Engineer, you will be working with cross functional teams including SW, mechanical packaging, vehicle integration, and EPA range to characterize system behaviors and optimize system performance. You will also use simulation tools to model and design advanced HV system protection strategies to maximize system safety.

Responsibilities

• What you'll do...

• HV System Modeling

• HV and LV system interoperability characterization through system modeling using system simulation tools such as MATLAB-SIMULINK, PLECS, and PSIM

• Perform HV powertrain system simulation and/or co-simulation incorporating HV battery, drive unit, and other relevant components to characterize and optimize system efficiency

• Use simulation tools to model and predict HV system behavior, perform feasibility studies and provide guidance to cross functional teams

• Utilize HV system fault modeling techniques to diagnose and root cause HV system issues

• Develop HV system control algorithms using MATLAB-SIMULINK

• System simulation to characterize EMC performance of HV modules in electrical system architectures

• Perform HV system Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA) using proper tools such as MATHCAD

• HV System Design

• Define, document, and maintain HV system architecture and interface diagrams

• Review HV system architecture including wiring diagrams and propose design changes to improve system performance

• Support HV system development and component selection to optimize system performance and safety

• Collaborate with cross functional teams including SW, mechanical packaging, vehicle integration, and EPA range to characterize system behaviors and optimize performance

• Perform high voltage distribution system design and optimization

• Develop required HV system protection strategies such as response to loss of isolation to maximize system safety

• Provide guidance on HV system components selection (including HV fuse, contactor, etc.) to meet system performance targets

• Use analytical and experimental methods to ensure HV system design meets safety and regulatory standards

• Help resolve technical issues associated with integration of new HV components into HV system

Qualifications

• You'll have...

• B.S in Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

• 8+ years of experience in HV powertrain system simulation using advanced simulation tools such as MATLAB-SIMULINK, ANSYS, PSIM, PLECS, LTSpice, etc.

• 8+ years of Power Electronics HW development experience including schematic and layout design, board bring up, and bench testing

• 3+ years of experience with performing WCCA analysis on HV systems using MATHCAD or similar tools

• Deep technical knowledge on power converter topologies including isolated and non-isolated

• Extensive knowledge and experience with HV powertrain system design and development including HV traction inverters and electric motors

• Fundamental knowledge of various electric motor technologies such as IM, PMSM, SRM, etc.

• Expert in switching devices principle of operation, advanced technologies such as Wide Band Gap (WBG), and their trade offs

• Hands-on experience in performing root cause analysis of HV system issues

• Experience and working knowledge of electric vehicle’s electrical architecture

• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them to automotive concepts

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team

• A systems approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement

• Even better, you may have...

• Master’s or PhD degree in Power Electronics

• 5+ years of combined Power Electronics HW design and HV system modeling experience

• Extensive experience with using system simulation tools such as PSIM, MATLAB-SIMULINK, ANSYS, and PLECS

• 5+ years of WCCA experience using MATHCAD

• Strong knowledge of power electronics system design

• Experienced with advanced problem-solving tools such as fish-bone diagram, Design For Six Sigma (DFSS), FA report, 8D documentation, etc.

• Having deep semiconductor level knowledge is a big plus

• You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder…or 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 Year’s Day

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

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $132,800-$250,800.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

Visa sponsorship is 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 status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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. #LI-Hybrid

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Job Info

• Job Identification61852
• Job CategoryPD Operations and Quality
• Posting Date04/09/2026, 06:05 PM
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Locations800 Republic Dr, Allen Park, MI, 48101, US(Hybrid)

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