Job Description
The Development Engineer will support Design Engineers in the development and testing of Fords next generation batteries, power electronics, power units and vehicle systems through multiple stages from initial concept through production validation. Responsibilities What you'll be able to do: Collaborate with design engineers and technicians to build, modify, instrument, and test EV systems and components. Design, assembly, programing and commissioning of test equipment hardware and control systems. Define requirements for lab spaces and equipment installation. Work directly with facility ops teams for installation and bring-up of lab equipment. Design and execute experiments to support systems, safety, hardware, and software development, collecting, analyzing, and reporting data. Implement integration of new parts or systems into prototype tester or vehicles and provide feedback to the design team. Coordination of maintenance and repairs for lab equipment and tooling. Facilitate time-critical instrumentation and execution of testing for prototyping and vehicle development. Maintain a test engineering tool kit of equipment, sensors, and data acquisition systems. Develop custom equipment and tooling to support advanced EV systems research. Qualifications The minimum requirements we seek: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience. 2+ years of experience supporting electric vehicle architecture & integration development. Strong background in mechanical prototyping, equipment, and test design. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Experience designing measurement and control systems for complex machines. Experience specifying, sourcing, and setting up sensors and data acquisition systems. Experience with 3-D modeling software Capable of working safely with High Power, High Voltage systems Preferred Requirements: Advanced Degree in Engineering or related field. 5+ years of experience supporting electric vehicle architecture & integration development. Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products and vehicle prototyping. Experience with advanced modeling, simulation, and controls software such as 3DExperience, LabView, MATLAB, Veristand, TestLab, or other related engineering tools. A system approach to design and development with the desire for continuous improvement. Familiar with error propagation and uncertainty analysis for experimental data collection. What you'll receive in return: As part of the Ford family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we would love to have you join us. 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. Visa sponsorship is available for this position. 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. At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combatting COVID-19. As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption.
