Power Electronics Design Engineer at Ford Global

Department: PD Operations and Quality

Compensation

$118,700 – $232,700/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Long Beach, California
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Posted: May 15, 2026

Description

Ford is hiring a Power Electronics Design Engineer to own complex drive-unit inverter sub-components from concept through production, including mechanical part design, manufacturing-process development, laboratory testing, test campaigns, cost optimization, and durability and performance validation. The role requires a mechanical engineering degree or equivalent education and experience, CAD proficiency, and hands-on hardware prototyping and testing experience. It is a hybrid position with a stated salary range of $118,700-$232,700 and visa sponsorship available.

Required Skills

CAD
Process validation
Lab testing
Cost optimization
Finite element methods
Durability testing
FMEA

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Required Previous Experiences: Hands-on hardware prototyping and testing in a prototype or laboratory environment
Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and releasing products, preferably power electronics or similar devices brought to production
Experience releasing prototype and production parts, including drafting, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DFM
Experience managing manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, and in-house manufacturing teams
Experience using finite element methods for structural, thermal, and electrical systems
Experience designing and executing durability and design verification campaigns
Experience leading design and process FMEAs for electronics or automotive systems
Experience designing parts, fixtures, and tools for prototype manufacturing processes
Experience designing parts for high-volume manufacturing processes
Experience troubleshooting prototype and production build issues
Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and storytelling skills
Strong cross-functional collaboration and project leadership skills