Senior Power Module Product Design Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Own inverter power modules and their integration into inverter assemblies from concept through production .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeLong Beach • California • United StatesSenior💰 $138,800 - $232,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design and integration of power modules for traction inverters, with a strong focus on thermal performance, reliability testing, and collaboration with manufacturing teams. Proficient in using advanced engineering principles and tools to optimize designs and processes for production.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Engineering Degree7+ Years Semiconductor Experience3D CAD (Catia / 3DX)Finite Element MethodsDurability and Design Verification Campaigns

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignThermal Performance AnalysisPower Module IntegrationEngineering Process SpecificationsTolerance AnalysisSolderingSinteringEncapsulationLead Frame AssemblyBack-End Testing

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingCollaborationProject Leadership

Industry Keywords

Power ModulesInverter AssembliesAQG-324 Reliability TestingFMEATraction Inverter Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own inverter power modules and their integration into inverter assemblies from concept through production
Define and validate mechanical requirements for power module integration, including 3D models, 2D component and assembly drawings, and engineering process specifications
Design, analyze, develop, and verify interfaces between power modules and inverter assemblies, including solder joints, laser welds, bolted joints, electrical contacts, thermal interfaces, and fluid seals
Design, analyze, and verify thermal performance of power module assemblies, heat sinks, and thermally interfacing components
Design and execute AQG-324 reliability test campaigns, analyze results, and produce lifetime models for power modules
Work closely with semiconductor suppliers to define and bring power-module thermal and mechanical functionality to production
Collaborate with in-house manufacturing teams on power-module integration and assembly process design and verification
Develop manufacturing processes, including running DOEs and executing process validation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
7+ years of semiconductor experience focused on designing, manufacturing, testing, or integrating power modules for traction inverter applications
Robust foundation in engineering first principles and good engineering judgement
Experience using finite element methods for optimizing and validating structural, thermal, and electrical systems
Strong problem solving, analysis, and critical thinking skills
Strong mechanical design skills including 3D CAD (Catia / 3DX preferred), 2D GD&T, tolerance analysis, and assembly management skills
Experience with semiconductor manufacturing processes including soldering, sintering, encapsulation, lead frame assembly, and back-end testing
Experience leading technical projects
Experience managing or working closely with manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, and in-house manufacturing teams to bring parts to production
Experience leading design / process FMEAs for electronics and/or automotive systems
Experience designing and executing durability and design verification campaigns
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time
Visa sponsorship is available