We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

In this position...
The mechatronics engineer will sit at the intersection of highly visible electrical, mechanical, and studio discussions. You will be responsible for full product development ensuring that vehicle devices and cabin experiences are not only functional but that they can communicate in a flawless manner across vehicle networks, provide premium experiences, and follow a given aesthetic and vision. You are the glue that binds it all from cradle to grave.

What you'll do...

Own device architecture and schematics to define block diagrams, IO descriptions, component selection/packaging and feature/behavior list

Review PCB designs for integrity and robustness pertaining to signal and power against EMC/EMI standards

Ensure vehicle-level alignment on operating (temp, voltage, etc.) conditions. Oversee network message mapping, diagnostic integration, sleep/wake strategies, and device bring up.

Source and instruct suppliers on product development while ensuring program milestones, costs, and internal requirements

Develop 3D A-surface and geometry of innovative designs and solutions, solving for vehicle environments while balancing material, package, and manufacturing methods, mold flows, and more.

Own and lead product development interests while navigating supplier and internal challenges. Present in Exec level meetings for status updates and project buy offs.

You'll have...

• B.S. in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering , Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience designing, developing, and releasing one or more interior subsystem or equivalent electronic design experience
• 2+ years of experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively (NX, Catia, 3DX, etc.)
• Proven vehicles launch experience in development, prototyping, builds, and other milestones.
• Proven experience of known failure modes in PCB design and injection molding
• Familiarity with LIN based ECUs and resistor-based switches.
• Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills

• Driven and eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic and world-class environment that aims for excellence

   

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s Degree Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related fields
• Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, power supplies, CANoe/other diagnostic tools, etc.)
• Excellent understanding of GD&T standards
• Working level proficiency of PCBA development on Altium
• Experience using Confluence, Jira, Asana, or other project management tools
• Familiar with homologation requirements for vehicles (FMVSS/UNECE) and functional safety/HARA (ASIL rating, ISO 26262, ISO 4229 UDS)
• Thorough understanding of Design Validation and Process Validation
• An eye for design aesthetics, colors, materials, finishes along with unique manufacturing methods to attain them.

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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.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $115,800-193,680., 

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $135,420-226,980.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR 

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.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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