Staff Power Electronics Product Design Lead Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Drive next-gen power electronics mechanical architecture development, including component sizing and selection, mechanical layout, and trade studies .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeLong Beach • California • United StatesSenior💰 $150,200 - $283,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical systems engineering, including design, development, and validation of power electronics architectures. Proficient in leading technical projects, managing GD&T, and collaborating with manufacturing teams to ensure product quality and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Engineering Degree3D CAD (Catia / 3DX)GD&T and Tolerance AnalysisFMEA and Requirements DefinitionTest Case Generation

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Architecture DevelopmentComponent Sizing and SelectionChange ManagementSystem and Component Test PlansProduction VerificationTroubleshooting and TriagingDesign and Production Verification CampaignsAnalysis Methods for Structural SystemsAnalysis Methods for Thermal SystemsAnalysis Methods for Electrical Systems

Soft Skills

Strong Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingWritten and Verbal CommunicationPresentation SkillsStory-Telling Skills

Industry Keywords

Power ElectronicsMechanical Systems EngineeringManufacturing Controls PlansSustaining EngineeringPrototype and Production Build Issues

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive next-gen power electronics mechanical architecture development, including component sizing and selection, mechanical layout, and trade studies
Own top-level assemblies, including GD&T and change management
Lead mechanical systems engineering activities, including FMEA, requirements definition, and DV test case generation
Work closely with in-house manufacturing teams to review and validate manufacturing controls plans and PV test campaigns
Create and execute system and component test/validation plans
Create and manage production system-level test specifications with in-house manufacturing teams
Triage and manage product design build and test issues from early prototype through final production verification stages
Lead sustaining engineering activities from initial investigation through implementation of permanent corrective actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
7+ years of experience designing, developing, and releasing products
Robust foundation in engineering first principles with good engineering judgement
Strong 3D CAD (Catia / 3DX preferred), 2D GD&T, tolerance analysis, and assembly management skills
Experience leading technical projects
Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and story-telling skills
Strong problem solving, analysis, and critical thinking skills
Visa sponsorship is available
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Experience leading design/process FMEAs, writing system requirements, and designing test cases is an advantage
Experience designing/executing design and production verification campaigns is an advantage
Experience troubleshooting/triaging prototype and production build issues is an advantage
Experience managing or working closely with manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, and in-house manufacturing teams is an advantage
Experience using analysis methods for structural, thermal, and electrical systems is an advantage

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 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