Product Design Engineer

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress.

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.

Responsibilities

As a Product Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the entire accessory product development process from program start through production launch.

• Establish component and system targets and specifications.
• Interface with electrical systems engineering and deliver feasible designs and vehicle interface connections.
• Develop state-of-the-art electrical accessories in various product areas, such as Lighting/optics, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS, Cameras), Vehicle Access/Entry and Start (Wireless keypad, Remote Start), Trailer Features.
• Research internal Ford technologies and integrate them 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, including FMA, FMEA, and 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, and vehicle operations.
• Domestic travel required up to 10%.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• 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.