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Ford Motor Company · 11 hours ago

Power Controls System and Simulation Supervisor

Allen Park, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is dedicated to delivering a fully electric transportation future through its Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team. They are seeking a Power Controls System and Simulation Supervisor to lead the development and optimization of next-generation power management systems for electric vehicles, ensuring performance, efficiency, and integration across teams.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the definition and development of advanced power management strategies, architectures (12V and 48V), and roadmaps for Ford’s next-generation FNV3.x - ICE, FHEV and electric vehicles, ensuring alignment with overall vehicle electrification goals

Drive the exploration and integration of innovative power management technologies, energy optimization algorithms, and intelligent control systems

Translate high-level product vision and customer insights into detailed system-level (L0 to L5) requirements and technical specifications for the entire power management controls ecosystem

Lead the end-to-end system engineering lifecycle for advanced power management systems, from concept and architectural definition through detailed design, integration, and optimization

Guide and mentor engineers in defining, analyzing, and maintaining comprehensive system, subsystem, and component-level requirements for advanced power management controls, power supply components, energy storage systems, and their communication interfaces with all electrical loads and modules

Oversee the development and execution of Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) simulations to validate control algorithms and system behavior for power management at the conceptual and architectural levels, ensuring early design robustness

Lead the implementation of Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) environments to verify the functionality, performance, and integrity of embedded software for power management units against simulated plant models, bridging the gap between design and hardware integration

Drive collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers to develop, negotiate, and communicate robust technical requirements and design specifications for cutting-edge power management components and solutions

Oversee the development and integration of Power Management System-Level DFMEAs (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and other reliability analyses, driving the implementation of mitigation strategies to manage severity and occurrence across the system

Act as a primary technical interface and lead cross-functional problem-solving and integration initiatives across HW component Design & Release teams, Architecture, and Software teams to achieve holistic system-level performance, efficiency, and safety objectives

Led Power Management Change Control forum and supplier integration stand ups

Define, review, and approve comprehensive test plans and validation strategies to ensure all requirements and functional performance targets for advanced power management systems are met

Lead the planning, execution, and analysis of power supply validation activities, including comprehensive testing in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments to ensure robust system integration and performance under various operating conditions at VPEC. This includes designing and implementing HIL test cases for power electronics, battery management systems, charging control units, performing real-time fault injection, and validating communication protocols

Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex power management components and integrated in-vehicle systems, driving root cause analysis and resolution

Direct activities in VPEC Lab environments, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and effective testing methodologies

Apply advanced principles of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Data Analysis & Visualization, Risk Analysis, Feature Prioritization, FMEA, and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize system performance and KOL reliability

Leverage product analytics and established metrics to drive continuous improvement and backlog prioritization across Agile cycles

Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence

Coordinate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure all necessary quality documents and test requirements are in place for vehicle builds and production

Qualification

Power Management SystemsSystem EngineeringAutomotive Industry ExperienceHIL TestingEnergy Management AlgorithmsBattery Management SystemsLeadership SkillsJIRA/JAMA/GPDSFuSa KnowledgeCAN/CAN-FD KnowledgeAUTOSAR KnowledgeCyber Security PrinciplesAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field. or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

10+ years of system engineering experience in the automotive industry, with a focus on power electronics, power management, or high-voltage systems

4+ years of design and release experience in the automotive industry or a related field

3+ years experience in leading technical projects or initiatives within an engineering environment

Preferred

Master of Science degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field

7+ years of automotive industry system engineering experience, specifically with advanced power management systems or vehicle electrical architectures

7+ years of automotive industry design and release experience, including successful product launches

3+ years of product launch experience for complex automotive electrical systems

Proficiency with JIRA/JAMA/GPDS/Integrator systems

Working level knowledge of FuSa, CAN/CAN-FD, AUTOSAR, and Cyber Security principles as they apply to power management systems

Experience with energy management algorithms, battery management systems (BMS), or charging systems

Demonstrated experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing for power electronics or power management systems