At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, you’ll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We’re 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!
ResponsibilitiesWhat you’ll be able to do:
Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Palo Alto, California). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the worksite. Own inverter mechanical parts from concept through production including part design and release. Develop manufacturing processes including running DOEs and executing process validation. Design and execute physical tests in a lab environment, including designing fixtures / test equipment. Plan, coordinate, and execute test campaigns for design verification of inverter sub-components and the inverter system. Optimize costs from design to manufacturing and create robust designs for automotive applications. Own mechanical parts for inverters, driving optimization for durability, efficiency, and performance. Domestic and International Travel Required up to 20%.
QualificationsYou'll have...
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation. 5 years of experience with each of the following skill is required: 1. Designing mechanical parts and assemblies using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. 3 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Analyzing the design of mechanical systems using Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools including Finite Element Analysis (FEA). 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Analyzing production inspection data for mechanical and electrical components using statistical tools, Minitab and Excel. 2. Transition power electronic device designs to production at high volumes. 3. Work with manufacturing vendors to produce built-to-print mechanical components from concept through high volume production. 4. Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using established methodologies to identify the cause of failure in mechanical and electrical systems. 5. Perform Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize mechanical assemblies and processes.
We are offering a salary of $185,869.00 - $213,629.04/yr.
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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 5 years progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation
- 5 years designing mechanical parts and assemblies using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
- 3 years analyzing mechanical system designs using Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools including Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- 2 years analyzing production inspection data for mechanical and electrical components using statistical tools, Minitab and Excel
- 2 years transitioning power electronic device designs to production at high volumes
- 2 years working with manufacturing vendors to produce built-to-print mechanical components from concept through high volume production
- 2 years performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify failures in mechanical and electrical systems
- 2 years performing Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize mechanical assemblies and processes
- Must live within reasonable commuting distance to Palo Alto (hybrid role)
- Ability and authorization to work legally in the United States (employment eligibility verification required)
Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ford Motor Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Ford Motor Company.
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Pay Growth & Progression — The 2023 UAW–Ford agreement delivered immediate raises, restored cost-of-living adjustments, and accelerated progression to top rates for many hourly roles. These changes improved earnings trajectories compared with pre-2023 levels.
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Healthcare Strength — Hourly employees retained very low employee cost-sharing under the 2023–2028 UAW–Ford agreement, and salaried materials describe comprehensive day‑one medical, dental, and prescription coverage. Mental-health support and family‑building benefits add depth to the overall health package.
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Retirement Support — U.S. salaried roles feature a notable 401(k) contribution and match structure, and post‑2023 updates increased retirement contributions for many UAW‑represented employees. Together these elements strengthen long‑term financial security.
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What We Do
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