Mechanical Design Engineer, ECU

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.

Ford EV Digital & Design is responsible for developing the key technologies and capabilities - such as EV platforms, batteries, e-motors, inverters, charging and recycling - to create ground-up, breakthrough electric vehicles. By joining the best software, engineering, design and UX talent, you will be a part of creating new technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the Ford EV D&D team means building the future as Ford's center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the hardware design team to develop new vehicle electronic control units with optimized performance, reliability, and cost.
• Closely collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, testing, manufacturing, and quality teams, to ensure that designs encompass DFX principles and meet quality standards.
• Develop engineering prototypes using rapid prototyping processes and coordinate building and testing for functionality and performance.
• Engage with suppliers from concept phase to evaluate processes and materials based on manufacturability, quality, cost, reliability, and functional requirements. Provide further support on design improvements to resolve quality issues related to fabrication (die casting, injection moulding, sheet metal forming, etc)
• Participate in development of assembly and test fixtures for all product phases.
• Develop mechanical functions specifications, support with test planning, execution and documentation based on the design requirements and regulations.
• Mentor and work with junior engineers and technicians

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of experience designing, developing, and releasing electro-mechanical components and systems for volume production.
• First hand experience with PCBA integration into mechanical enclosures including PCBA packaging processes like press fit pin process, soldering, conformal coating, etc..
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, materials, and tool design (die casting, injection moulding, sheet metal forming, CNC machining, etc)
• High level of expertise and proficiency with Catia, Enovia, or similar tools.
• Experience in application of GD&T and tolerance stack analyses.
• High attention to detail ensuring organization, accuracy, and quality of design work.
• Ability to review and act upon simulation and test results to improve the design.
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team.
• Hands-on experience prototyping, building, testing, and launching electromechanical systems.
• Strong engineering fundamentals, and ability to apply broadly to vehicle systems and manufacturing processes.

Preferred Requirements:

• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

• 5+ years of experience in electric vehicle technologies and components such as power conversion electronics, battery packs, traction inverters, HV power distribution systems and ECUs
• FEA and thermal modelling experience
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to cross functional teams and stakeholders.
• A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.

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 change maker, 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, 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://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-2.pdf

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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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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