Senior Inverter HIL Engineer

Company: Ford Motor Company
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

You'll operate and support Motor controls HIL test system (on-site) which includes inverter and motor model on OPAL RT/Typhoon based HIL
ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...
--- Create HIL test strategies, test cases, and scripts based on client, internal, and regulatory requirements.
--- Architect/Set up the HIL for the Motor Control. Be able to add plant model for inverter and motor.
--- Experience in IPM/PMSM/Induction motor model creation in Simulink.
--- Set-up test equipment and run hands-on tests.
--- Support all release testing and bug triaging.
--- Help identify gaps in requirements and review the requirements for testability.
--- Work on setups to allow highly automated software release testing.
--- Create data acquisition systems for test data recording.
--- Utilize numerical data analysis tools to interpret test results.
--- Document results and provide reports.
--- Establish traceability using requirement management tools and version control.
--- Investigate test failures through analysis and failure reproduction.QualificationsYou'll have...
--- 3+ years of testing and validation experience.
--- Bachelor/master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or similar.
--- Knowledge of lab instruments such as DMM, Oscilloscope, power supplies, and DAQs
--- Experience with industry standard I/O and communications interfaces, e.g., CAN, CAN-FD, LIN and Ethernet.
--- Experience with Powertrain system interfaces.
--- Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills.
--- Experience in Python scripting for any automation or test scripts.
--- Knowledge of Motor Controls, Powertrain, Inverter.
--- Any Software development/programming experience.
--- Ability to break down requirements into testsEven better, you may have...
--- Experience with OPAL RT and RT Labs is a plus
--- Knowledge/familiarity of standards ISO26262 and SAEJ1772
--- Dyno lab or Motor testing experience
--- Experience with LabView, LabView FPGA, Veristand
--- Experience with automotive regulatory, environmental, reliability, and safety requirements. SAE, IEC, ISO.
--- Vector CAN tools, CANoe
--- Experience setting up the HIL on dSPACE/Typhoon/similar
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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
--- 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 and more
--- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-HA1
Job Info

• Job Identification 44342
• Job Category PD Operations and Quality
• Posting Date 04/11/2025, 08:41 PM
• Apply Before 12/29/2025, 08:40 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 11643 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs, CA, 90670, US (Hybrid)11643 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs, CA, 90670, US
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