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Applications Engineer, Low Voltage Power Supply Electronics Applications & Engineering Project Management

Dearborn, MI, United StatesFull-time2026-09-17 → 2026-10-24

Core

Integrate low-voltage power supply module hardware (DCDC converters, ultracapacitors, 48V batteries) for electric vehicles, managing the full lifecycle from architecture design to production launch.

Role type

Senior IC Applications Engineer with Engineering Project Management responsibilities

Builds

Low-voltage power supply modules for Ford electric vehicles

Domain

Automotive / Electric Vehicle Power Electronics

Required skills

Electrical engineering, PCB/circuit design, program execution, root cause analysis, stakeholder alignment, supplier interface, requirement management, cost optimization

Preferred skills

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, vehicle program execution, Lithium-ion/Sodium-ion battery technology, advanced R&D

Technologies

DCDC converters, ultracapacitors, 48V batteries, Global 8D, 5 Why's, Is/Is Not, GPDS, DCR, To4, ESOW, FMA, SDS, FEDEDDVP, AIMS, DURIS

Responsibilities

Implement low-voltage power supply module hardware from architecture to launch; drive program execution and quality assurance with milestone management; lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for packaging and electrical design issues; facilitate trade-off discussions with stakeholders; serve as liaison between module suppliers and core teams; manage requirements and program deliverables; support vehicle-level testing; review financial planning volumes; support design efficiency and Total Value Management studies

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with project management