ADAS Sensor (Camera, Radar, or Optical) Hardware Engineer

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI

1d • $66,660 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The ADAS Sensor Hardware Engineer is responsible for core development of advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) sensors, including camera, radar, and optical sensors. The role leads hardware and software core development and owns system requirements for sensors that control ADAS features across vehicle programs. The ADAS team develops software and algorithms for features such as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, driver monitoring, and 360-degree camera systems.

The engineer leads component design, sourcing, technical reviews, validation, and launch support in accordance with the Global Product Development System. The role works closely with vehicle engineering, suppliers, cross-functional teams, and management to deliver cost-efficient, quality components that meet specifications and program requirements. It also supports ongoing warranty reduction and improvements.

This is a hybrid position requiring onsite work four days per week. Travel may be required. The stated salary range is $66,660–$170,000, and visa sponsorship is available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a strongly related equivalent.
• Experience packaging electronic modules and components in vehicles.
• At least 3 years of experience in hardware design of E/E components.
• At least 7 years of experience with automotive component or subsystem product-development tools and processes.
• Strong understanding and application of engineering specifications, systems engineering, design validation, failure mode analysis, 8D, and Six Sigma.
• Expertise in analyzing and resolving complex issues.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills; self-motivated, proactive, and able to take responsibility and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Strong supplier relationship skills, including the ability to coach and lead suppliers.
• Leadership, communication, and project-management skills.
• Ability to learn the role with mentoring and then independently lead D&R application work on programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, and interact effectively with others.
• Ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

• MSEE or another advanced degree.
• At least 5 years of E/E layout, WCCA, or other electronics industrialization experience.
• Experience with ADAS sensing technologies such as ECU, camera, radar, lidar, or ultrasonic sensors.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical subsystems and bracket design.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and champion issue resolution.
• Strong knowledge of E/E systems and how E/E components interface with other vehicle systems.
• Motivation to bring new technologies from concept to production quickly.
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools and troubleshooting, such as DET, CANAlyzer, DTCs, and DIDs.
• Thorough understanding of vehicle electrical systems and electrical design and development processes.
• Understanding of production, industrialization, and PPAP processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead core design work for ADAS components across vehicle programs, following the Global Product Development System process.
• Deliver cost-efficient, quality parts on time and maintain component robustness quality documentation, including DFMEA, DVP&R, and SCCAF.
• Lead sourcing activities, including investment, piece-price, and tooling-cost reviews, and prepare sourcing documents such as ESOW, engineering specifications, and system and component requirements.
• Manage and execute software technical design reviews and releases for prototype, production, and service.
• Lead and perform Failure Mode Avoidance and Functional Safety analyses, identify potential failure modes, and develop prevention strategies.
• Conduct technical design reviews and coordinate with Ford application activities and supplier engineering teams.
• Lead creation and signoff of E/E information, including WCCA, device transmittals, specifications, and electrical schematics.
• Support Vehicle Operations in determining appropriate assembly and testing processes.
• Work with engineers, Vehicle Engineering, suppliers, and management to ensure specification compliance and support efficient decision-making.
• Support program work including BOM, integration and packaging, parts release, requirements compliance, Engineering Signoff, 2-pagers, AIMs, FMA, subsystem and supplier work plans, and DVP&R.
• Analyze data, identify root causes, and develop corrective actions to improve processes and outcomes.
• Troubleshoot and develop solutions for hardware, software, and packaging issues found during validation and launch using problem-solving methods such as 8D, Is/Is Not, 3L5W, and fishbone analysis.
• Support prototype builds and vehicle launches, which may require travel.
• Identify required validation, durability, and functional testing for each program's change scope.
• Support ongoing warranty reduction and product improvements.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level