Power Modeling & Projection Architecture Lead
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You will be a key member of the System Architecture team. The System Architecture team owns the vehicle electrical and software architecture for current and future architectures.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Power Modeling and Management Architect to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, analyzing, and optimizing power models for various electrical systems, as well as managing and improving power distribution and utilization strategies. You will work closely with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, networking, etc.) to ensure efficient power management and integration of power models into our products.
You'll have...
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer or Software Engineering or related degree; or foreign equivalency degree, or a combination of equivalent experience and education. 10+ years of experience with systems. 5+ years in power modeling, analysis, and management for electrical systems 5+ years expereince in power modeling software tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, PLECS, or equivalent. 5+ years expereince in electrical architecture, power distribution, and power management. 5+ years experience with simulation and validation of power models. 5+ years experience with scripting and data analysis.Even better, you may have...
Masters or PHD degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer or Software Engineering or related degree; or foreign equivalency degree,. Strong understanding of vehicle electrical and software systems Experience in automotive or aerospace. Knowledge of power electronics and control systems. Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to power systems. Strong leadership skills and excellent team player Ability to act as an open-minded change agent Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
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.
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This position is a leadership level 5.
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What you'll do...
Develop detailed power models for electrical systems and components. Perform power analysis and optimization to improve system efficiency. Manage power distribution and utilization strategies across different projects. Collaborate with design and development teams to integrate power models and management strategies into the overall electrical architecture. Gain an understanding of the features that request power, the resources they require and the modes they need to operate in to define the power strategies. Conduct simulations and validation tests to ensure accuracy and reliability of power models. Conduct simulations to understand the tradeoffs between power and other key KPIs such as latency and utilize this to support architectural decision making. Identify potential power-related issues and provide solutions to mitigate risks. Develop and implement power management policies and strategies. Monitor and analyze power consumption and performance data to identify areas for improvement. Document and present findings, recommendations, and technical reports to stakeholders. Stay updated with the latest advancements in power modeling and management techniques and tools. Support the development of power management strategies and policies.