Mechatronic Design and Release Engineer – Consumer Charging

The Mechatronic Design and Release Engineer – Consumer Charging role involves designing, developing, and implementing comprehensive mechatronic and power electronics test setups to validate system performance, power delivery, thermal behavior, reliability, and compliance with specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Support vehicle prototype builds, product launch, and service issues related to consumer charging electronic hardware, power electronics, and system-level integration.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, including creating original test cases and custom testing tools for bench and vehicle-level power and thermal validation.
• Perform circuit simulations, power studies, and hardware-level analysis using tools like LTSpice, MATLAB, and power electronics simulation tools.
• Conduct system-level analysis of internal connections, including connectors, relays, contactors, and thermal management of charging and power delivery hardware.
• Lead troubleshooting and problem-resolution processes using vehicle network tools.
• Collaborate with Component, Architecture, Systems Engineering teams to ensure hardware/software compatibility and alignment with vehicle electrical and global regulatory requirements.
• Support the development of robust foundation documents, including DFMEA, Design Specifications, D/PVPR, and Worst-Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA).
• Lead technical design reviews for module hardware requirements, power electronics, thermal interfaces, and mechanical/connector interfaces.
• Manage Tier 1 supplier engineering activities to ensure component delivery meets Ford's quality and timing standards.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive timely resolution of program-specific engineering issues.
• Lead the delivery of all engineering requirements for consumer charging mechatronic components per each development milestone.
• Develop solutions to revise or add features to consumer charging and power systems.
• Ensure designs meet electrical safety, functional safety, and global regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• BSEE (MSEE) or MS in Mechatronics Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive Design and Release (DR) or electronic hardware development.
• Expertise in simulation and analysis tools: MATLAB, LTSpice, Mathcad, and power electronics simulation tools.
• Advanced proficiency with Vector tools and diagnostic hardware.
• Strong background in mechatronic and power electronic systems.
• Experience in developing custom test scripts or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing setups.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with electronic circuit design and board layout.
• Familiarity with consumer charging standards and protocols.
• Knowledge of global electrical standards.
• Understanding of electrical safety standards and high voltage safety interlocks.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for cross-functional cooperation.

Benefits:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments
• 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
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time