Staff HV Electrical System Validation Engineer
Core
Develop, document, and execute High Voltage (HV) system requirements and validation for Ford's Universal EV (UEV) platform, ensuring reliable performance and safety from feature to component level.
Role type
Staff HV Electrical System Validation Engineer
Builds
Next-generation electric vehicle platform architectures and HV system subsystems
Domain
Automotive / Electric Vehicle Powertrain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (HV system validation and testing)
Required skills
HV system architecture, HV components, HV powertrain development (batteries, inverters, motors), electric motor technologies (IM, PMSM, SRM), root cause analysis, electrical engineering fundamentals, engineering standards (ISO, IEC, NEMA, GBT), CAN tools (Vector CANalyzer, CANape)
Preferred skills
Power electronics system design, advanced problem-solving tools (DFSS, 8D), semiconductor level knowledge
Technologies
Vector CANalyzer, CANape, HV batteries, traction inverters, electric motors
Responsibilities
Develop and execute HV system test plans and characterization tests; perform critical design reviews for HV subsystems; troubleshoot system failures and lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA); collaborate with cross-functional teams on system behavior and performance optimization; conduct hands-on HV system testing on bench or in vehicle; define HV system requirements from feature to component level.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight