Power Electronics Technical Specialist

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In this role, the Power Electronics Technical Specialist will work with Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Digital Manufacturing Services, and Suppliers to successfully develop and launch next-generation power electronics products and processes. Successful candidates will have a proven record of working with cross functional teams, including external partners, in the development and implementation of power electronics assemblies. This role will have direct impact over the design and processing of power electronics assemblies in future Ford products.

Power Electronics Technical Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead research and development activities for new power electronic manufacturing technologies

• Lead feasibility studies to aid validation of manufacturing strategies

• Develop and deliver standardized processes and equipment that support global powertrain strategies.

• Support the specification, procurement, build, installation and launch of Powertrain Production equipment related to the manufacturing of powertrain power electronics components.

• Partner with and manage expectations between cross functional teams to ensure stakeholder engagement and satisfaction with the engineering solutions delivered

• Lead, manage, and mentor engineers. Foster an environment where individuals flourish

• Develop equipment and process specifications, assess vendor capabilities, and make sourcing recommendations based on data

• Provide in depth design for manufacture (DFM) feedback to the Product Development team to ensure that our assembly processes are cost efficient, robust and deliver high quality results

• Solve technically complex problems using fundamental, data driven methodologies

• Provide technical expertise and support to enable the Operations team to succeed including training, documentation and troubleshooting

• Identify and drive corrective actions for process quality and performance issues

• Develop "Lessons Learned" from New Model launches and continuously improve future programs.

• Evaluate innovative and disruptive emerging processes and technologies for potential application into products.

• Assist Ford manufacturing plants, as required, in resolving significant engineering issues and achieving continuous improvement for both new programs and current production.

• Provide technical support, as required, to Purchasing with the resolution of power electronics production and quality issues and the development of external suppliers.

• Support the Prototype Engineering/Pilot Manufacturing to determine feasible manufacturing solutions and methodology during the early stages of new programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead research and development activities for new power electronic manufacturing technologies

• Lead feasibility studies to aid validation of manufacturing strategies

• Develop and deliver standardized processes and equipment that support global powertrain strategies.

• Support the specification, procurement, build, installation and launch of Powertrain Production equipment related to the manufacturing of powertrain power electronics components.

• Partner with and manage expectations between cross functional teams to ensure stakeholder engagement and satisfaction with the engineering solutions delivered

• Lead, manage, and mentor engineers. Foster an environment where individuals flourish

• Develop equipment and process specifications, assess vendor capabilities, and make sourcing recommendations based on data

• Provide in depth design for manufacture (DFM) feedback to the Product Development team to ensure that our assembly processes are cost efficient, robust and deliver high quality results

• Solve technically complex problems using fundamental, data driven methodologies

• Provide technical expertise and support to enable the Operations team to succeed including training, documentation and troubleshooting

• Identify and drive corrective actions for process quality and performance issues

• Develop "Lessons Learned" from New Model launches and continuously improve future programs.

• Evaluate innovative and disruptive emerging processes and technologies for potential application into products.

• Assist Ford manufacturing plants, as required, in resolving significant engineering issues and achieving continuous improvement for both new programs and current production.

• Provide technical support, as required, to Purchasing with the resolution of power electronics production and quality issues and the development of external suppliers.

• Support the Prototype Engineering/Pilot Manufacturing to determine feasible manufacturing solutions and methodology during the early stages of new programs.