As part of this exciting student worker program, you’ll enjoy a high level of involvement with an exceptional team of industry innovators and visionaries. You’ll contribute in a meaningful way to our important, breakthrough work. And you’ll develop the skills that will give you a significant edge in your future career pursuits. If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us. 

Ford Model E is responsible for developing the key technologies and capabilities – such as EV platforms, batteries, e-motors, inverters, charging and recycling – to create ground-up breakthrough electric vehicles. By joining the best software, engineering, design and UX talent, you will be a part of creating new technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the Ford Model E team means building the future as Ford’s center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services. 

 

Pursuit of a master’s or PhD degree in electronics engineering Familiarity with power electronics applications and circuit simulation software Team player who can work in a fast-paced, and multi-disciplinary environment. Analytical and creative problem-solving skills Must be able to work from the Santa Fe Springs, CA campus. Must be able to dedicate at least 3 months for this engagement.

Preferred Qualifications 

Familiarity with PLECS or Simulink, Solid background on control theory and familiarity with concepts such as stability, bandwidth, gain/phase margin, Prior experience with power converter modeling in a simulation environment is a bonus.

 

 

What you’ll receive in return: As part of this exciting program, you’ll enjoy a high level of involvement with an exceptional team of industry innovators and visionaries. You’ll contribute in a meaningful way to our important, breakthrough work. And you’ll develop the skills that will give you a significant edge in your future career pursuits. If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us. 

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to permanently work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
 
Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.   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

As a team within Ford Model E, we are working on development of the on-board charger and battery management system hardware. As part of this team, you will 

Learn how to model power stage of a power converter accurately, Learn how to implement digital control algorithms within a simulation model, Learn how to analyze the effects of converter topology, passive components, and control parameters on the performance of a power converter in terms of bandwidth, stability, and steady state error, Collaborate with both hardware and software engineers for proper modelling of the power converter and grow expertise with working with industry experts.