Description
Ford Racing Electrical Systems Integration Engineer
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Racing is where our story began. In 1901, Henry Ford climbed into a car he built himself, "Sweepstakes," and beat America's most famous driver. He wasn't a racer, but he had to win. He did. Ford Motor Company was born from that victory.
That fighting spirit lives on in Ford Racing today. We're the engineers, strategists, and competitors who bring Ford's track-tested edge into every vehicle we build. Every track, every stage, every proving ground that's where we prove ourselves.
The result: one of the world's most iconic brands, legendary nameplates, and a team unmatched in the industry.
Our mantra: Race to win, engineer to lead.
If you're a competitor, innovator, or performance obsessive, Ford Racing is where you belong. Help us write the next chapter.
In this position...
Passion for performance, Ford Racing - Road Car Team
At Ford, we’re committed to engineering the best performance vehicles possible. That commitment dates back to 1901 when Henry Ford and a small team of engineers developed a race car called “Sweepstakes”. It featured innovations such as mechanical fuel injection and insulated spark plugs – those breakthroughs helped Henry win the one and only race in which he ever competed. He used the notoriety - and winnings - of that win to start Ford Motor Company eventually.
That passion and ingenuity has powered wins from Daytona to Le Mans and from Indianapolis to Baja. Our success on the track has fueled the development of our cars on the road. Today, drivers can savor the performance of the Edge ST, Fiesta ST, Focus ST, Focus RS, Mustang GT350, Raptor and, of course, the legendary Ford GT.
VISION: Create the world's leading performance portfolio…accessible to all.
MISSION: Fuel innovation and passion for Ford, on and off the road.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
- Design and develop Ford Performance specific electrical content
- Coordinate technical design reviews between component and EDS engineers to ensure system integrity in the design phase
- Survey engineers for components with electrical interfaces and populate device transmittals into VSEM to support EDS wiring development
- Build DV Requirements for system-level electrical functions and perform validation testing to ensure product compliance
- Support BOM sign-offs for pre-production build events
- Represent the electrical team on evaluation drives
- Root cause and fix electrical issues on vehicles as they arise
- Support offsite vehicle-level DV testing
- Support breadboard activities by configuring, updating, and root causing electrical modules and systems
- Provide onsite support for vehicle builds at the assembly plant, representing the Electrical team
- Lead FSS (Full Service Suppliers) and/or other internal/external resources to deliver subject programs
- Lead development of system designs that support vehicle performance targets
- Ensure conformance to the Ford Racing DNA and all applicable Ford & regulatory requirements
- Develop innovative solutions for performance vehicles
- Support supplier sourcing processes and FMA activities
- Handle deliverables to support program & engineering GPDS breakthroughs
- Work with FEDE BOM / WERS / Bill of Material / AIMS / JIRA / 5/8Ds / FEDE DVP / QUIP / Engineering Sign Off / QUIP / eCATs / IVS
Qualifications
You'll have...
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent); Master degree preferred
- 5+ years of experience in automotive electrical systems
- Understanding of GPDS deliverables and basic Ford engineering tools (FEDE BOM / WERS / Bill of Material / AIMS / JIRA / 5/8Ds / FEDE DVP / Engineering Sign Off / DFMEA / Six Sigma)
- Experience launching new vehicles
- Ability to handle complex tasks and complicated situations under compressed timing
- Outstanding planning, organizational, and project management skills with accurate follow-up to accomplish multiple objectives
- Strong One Ford Leadership Behaviors with proven ability to drive and deliver results
- Effective written and oral presentation skills
- Ability to build strong effective relationships with multi-functional teams (Program, Studio, Purchasing, Core Body Engineering, VE, VI, VO)
- Passion for performance vehicles is desirable
- Experience with CAN tools, Module Software flashing, CAN network troubleshooting, Bus Queries, CAN log and data collection, Diagnostic Engineering Tool, MyCanic, Data Logger, Vehicle configuration (VSCS)
Even better, if you have...
- Hands-on experience with CAN bus tools (CAN loggers, bus analyzers, diagnostic tools like CANoe/CANalyzer or equivalent) beyond basic troubleshooting, able to independently debug intermittent network faults
- Prior experience with VSEM or similar electrical device transmittal/vehicle systems engineering management tools
- Background in high-performance or motorsport vehicle programs (racing, tuning, or aftermarket performance electronics)
Benefits
- 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