eDrive PCB Layout and Validation Engineer

In this position...

Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking and User Experience methods, you will work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We are seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies and more!

What you'll do...

eDrive PCB Layout and Validation Engineer would be responsible for designing the PCB layout for traction inverter applications and validate the design through analysis, simulation and physical testing. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading complex layout projects

• Capture the PCB design requirement through electrical circuit design review and mechanical design review.

• Design the PCB layout considering thermal management, signal routing, and mechanical constraints. Optimizing the layout for signal integrity, power integrity, and impedance control.

• Work with cross functional product development teams in supporting product development.

• Verifying the layout meets electrical and manufacturing specifications using automated design rules.

• PCB footprint and schematic symbol creation and verification.

• Maintain library of all schematic symbols, footprints and part types

• Conduct Signal integrity analysis and Power integrity analysis.

• Working closely with electrical engineers to address design concerns and incorporate feedback throughout the layout process.

• Creating detailed layout documentation for manufacturing and assembly

• Collaborating with testing engineers to test and verify the PCB layout through prototype builds and electrical validation processes.

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

• Five (5) years of computer aided PCB design layout experience.

• Understanding of board fabrication/assembly DFM and DFT requirements

• In-depth knowledge of the physics and electrical principles of PCB design, particularly for signal integrity concerns, impedance control/matching and EMI/EMC mitigation.

• Proficient in leading-edge EDA tools (Cadence Allegro board design and schematic entry preferred)

• Good written and communication skills.

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Even better, you may have:

• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

• Knowledge of Microcontroller, power electronics and power Devices (e.g. MOSFET, Transistor, IGBT, SiC, etc.),

• Project management and risk management skills

• IPC certified

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.

This position is a salary grade 5 to salary grade 8 and ranges from $68,300-$192,900.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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.

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