Power Electronics Control Firmware Engineer

Job Description

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In this position...

The Electrified System Engineering Power Electronics Embedded SW Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and validation of embedded SW used in non-motive power conversion modules (DC/DC converter, AC onboard charger etc.).

This position entails working collaboratively with Ford internal and external teams including Hardware, Software, D&R, Validation, and power electronics suppliers to design / develop SW that meets corporate requirements, specifications, and customer needs. The selected candidate will be part of a team that will drive future product development and deliver industry-first features in the growing field of vehicle electrification!

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Develop new real-time firmware in C or other relevant programming languages for implementing control algorithms of power conversion systems. (Charger, DCDC)
• Develop microcontroller peripheral drivers (such as GPIOs, timers, ADC, PWM and SPI).
• Deliver high-quality C code in a safety critical real-time embedded environment.
• Work closely with power conversion hardware and control teams to specify hardware actuation and sensing requirements.
• Test, validate, and troubleshoot controller implementation for delivering functional and robust code.
• Implement continuous improvements and best practices.
• Familiar with Autosar OS, ISO 15118-2/20, ASIL ratings, CAN FD, LIN CP, MISRA.
  
  
  

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 5+ years of relevant experience in real-time embedded software development.
• Proficiency with C programming language.
• Hands-on experience with real-time firmware development for microcontrollers and Digital Signal Processors (DSPs).
• Strong understanding of firmware architecture, algorithm development, data structures, code modularity, and maintainability.
• Understanding of various high power conversion topologies (such as PFC, CLLC, and DAB DC/DC) and their associated control algorithms.
• Familiarity with control loops and PID controllers.
  
  
  

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s or PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science with 3+ years of relevant experience in real-time embedded software development.
• Understanding of MISRA or other code quality standards.
  
  
  

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.
  
  
  

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This position is a range of salary grades 6 - 8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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.