Product Design Engineer

Ford

Posted 1 day ago

Full Time

Allen Park, Michigan

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Manage the entire accessory product development process from sourcing and design through production launch. Develop electrical accessories for lighting, ADAS, and vehicle access while ensuring seamless vehicle interface connections.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a related field, along with at least one year of experience in designing electronic circuits, performing hardware validation using oscilloscopes and software tools, and developing validation plans. You are also proficient in utilizing MATLAB/Simulink and Python for analysis and leveraging data analysis tools for root cause analysis.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Designing and developing analog and digital electronic circuits

power electronics

signal conditioning

wiring harnesses

module controls

oscilloscopes

power analyzers

electrical hardware validation

troubleshooting

Design Validation (DV)

Production Validation (PV)

robustness testing

power distribution

load analysis

thermal cycling

vibration

EMC/EMI compliance

ECUs

PCBs

sensors

actuators

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

modeling

system simulation

electrical performance analysis

hardware-in-the-loop

bench-level validation

data analysis tools

root cause analysis

WERS

Job Description

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

Working within our Marketing, Sales & Service organization gives you the opportunity to advance the Ford reputation as a visionary vehicle and mobility services company delivering a trusted customer experience. We’re looking for insightful individuals with the marketing, sales and service expertise to turn data-driven insights into innovative solutions that enhance sales and customer loyalty. If you have an audience-first mindset, join us and be the eyes, ears and voice of Ford.

What you’ll be able to do: 

Product Design Engineer - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Allen Park, Michigan). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the worksite. Responsible for the entire accessory product development process from program start through production launch which includes sourcing, design, development, testing and manufacturing. Establish component and system targets and specifications. Interface with electrical systems engineering as well as being required to deliver feasible designs and vehicle interface connections. Develop state of the art electrical accessories in Lighting/optics, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS, Cameras), Vehicle Access/Entry and Start (Wireless keypad, Remote Start), Trailer Features, and many other product areas. Research internal Ford technologies and integrate these technologies into the development of new accessories. Design wire harness and/or accessory vehicle interface connections. Interface with EESE engineers for systems engineering, wiring, fusing and other specifications. Develop core engineering documents - FMA, FMEA, interface diagrams. Develop and execute design verification plans (DVPs) and engineering deliverables. Release parts using WERS and provide final engineering sign-off documentation. Interface with suppliers, planning, program management, vehicle programs, vehicle operations. Domestic Travel Required up to 10%. 

You'll have... 

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field and 1 year of experience in the job offered or related occupation.   1 year of experience with each of the following skills is required:   1. Designing and developing analog and digital electronic circuits, including power electronics, signal conditioning, wiring harnesses and module controls.  2. Utilizing oscilloscopes, power analyzers and software tools to perform electrical hardware validation and troubleshooting. 3. Developing Design Validation (DV), Production Validation (PV), and robustness testing including power distribution, load analysis, thermal cycling, vibration, and EMC/EMI compliance. 4. Performing and executing validation plans for electrical/electronic hardware including ECUs, PCBs, sensors, actuators, and power distribution components. 5. Utilizing MATLAB/Simulink and Python for modeling, system simulation, and electrical performance analysis. 6. Performing hardware-in-the-loop and bench-level validation for ECU integration and electrical system functionality 7. Leveraging data analysis tools to analyze validation results, identify trends, and perform root cause analysis. 8. Collaborating with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, software and suppliers to provide technical feedback, drive issue resolution, and support DVP&R creation and hardware validation.

We are offering a salary of $81,660.60 - $160,938.60/yr. 

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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

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.

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