Ford Racing Electrical Systems Engineer

The Ford Racing Electrical Team is seeking an independent, empowered, and passionate Electrical Systems Engineer to lead pre-design, design, and launch of current and future Ford Racing vehicle programs.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop Ford Racing 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 and/or other internal/external resources to deliver subject programs
• Lead development of system designs that support vehicle performance targets
• Ensure conformance to Ford Racing DNA and all applicable Ford and regulatory requirements
• Develop innovative solutions for performance vehicles
• Support supplier sourcing processes and FMA activities
• Handle deliverables to support program and engineering GPDS breakthroughs

Qualifications:

• BS Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 2-5+ years 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, QUIP, eCATs, IVS)
• 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
• Ford OS 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
• Passion for performance vehicles is desirable
• Experience with CAN tools, Module Software flashing, CAN network troubleshooting, Bus Queries, CAN log and data collection, Vehicle configuration (VSCS)

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