In this position…

The High Voltage Battery and Charging Systems Team within the Electrified Systems Engineering organization is looking for an experienced electrified vehicle systems engineer. The systems engineer will be responsible for developing software strategies for Ford’s electrified vehicle portfolio. Specific responsibilities will include our battery, power conversion, and charging modules. You will directly shape the future of electrification in order to deliver outstanding customer experience while also meeting industry standards and government regulations.

You'll have…

BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or equivalent engineering. (MS+ preferred) Minimum 3 years of team leading or project management experience. Minimum of 5 years of product development and systems engineering experience in automotive.  Experience in software development processes, specification, and validation. Understanding of electric circuits and have the ability to read circuit diagrams. Must know typical electric vehicle battery chemistries and the physics and hardware typically required to charge/discharge high voltage batteries. Expert in electrified systems including knowing the typical components that make up an electrified powertrain. Must understand how electrified components are typically connected and how software functionality is distributed. Ability to read and identify software code in C++ and model-based software (like Simulink). This role does not require software coding experience, but does require comprehension. Familiar with different software standards, government regulations, and processes such as: SAE J1772, ISO 15118-2/3/20, IEC 61851, GTR-22, and ACC-II. Team player with capability working with cross functionally. Experience creating and leading a team of peers. Strong oral and written communications skills, with ability to present to higher levels of management. Experience using the following software tools: JIRA, JAMA, CANalyzer, C++, Python, MATLAB Simulink

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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP2

 

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

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.  #LI-Hybrid  LI-JAR

 

What you'll do…

Author and release new software system requirements for battery and charging across multiple programs and suppliers.  Lead the software systems engineering to enable electrified propulsion and charging. Architect and allocate functionality to efficiently meet product attribute requirements. Cascade software requirements and coordinate functionality rollout with battery and charging software teams. Ensure software strategies comply with industry standards, regulations, and corporate governance for the global market (US/EU/CN