Body/Zonal Modules Core Hardware Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Body Control Module (BCM) or Body/Zonal Module functional scope consists of 300+ features/functions. In current Ford electrical architectures, it is a central electronic control unit which incorporates a fused electrical bus center, for power distribution within a single module. In other electrical architecture concepts, the body functionality may manifest in an integrated design with other functionality or it may manifest in a single module with the power distribution responsibility omitted. Regardless of the physical manifestation, the core content remains essentially the same as well as the disciplines used to develop and validate it.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in electronic circuit design or similar experience
• Experience reading automotive electrical distribution schematics
• Thorough understanding of analog and digital hardware systems as applied to automotive control systems
• An understanding of EMC specifications and EMC mitigation techniques
• Understanding of the various product development milestones and guidelines in taking a product from concept into mass production
• Understanding engineering analysis methods and interpreting the results to convey this information to others. Previous use of MathCAD for Worst Case Analysis is desirable or other simulation tools.
• Proficient in setting up and using laboratory test equipment such as multi-meters, scopes, logic analyzer, power analyzer
• Critical thinking and dealing with complex problems to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions and conclusions
• Active and continuous learning to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision making
• Excellent speaking and writing skills to convey information efficiently and effectively
• Experience with PCB manufacturing processes
• Familiar with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in Electrical Engineering preferred
• 10+ years of experience preferred
• Experience with MS Office, Vector tools such as CANalyzer, use of an oscilloscope and other troubleshooting tools; experience with Ford product development system applications is a plus (WERS, AVBOM, PPM Audit, Digital Buck, Team Center, Integrator)

Responsibilities

• Become acquainted with all Ford Motor Company product appropriate specifications related to Body Module component design
• Lead interface to clarify Ford requirements with suppliers
• Lead interface to other Ford internal stakeholders (purchasing, quality, and vehicle platforms)
• Conduct vehicle system compatibility reviews
• Lead troubleshooting efforts identified to root cause product related issues (build, plant, field, etc.)
• Release core BCM/Zonal parts and Diagnostic Specification within Ford’s Worldwide Engineering Release System (WERS)
• Understanding of the 4-phase development process; Phase 1 Concept Development, Phase 2 Engineering Verification of the Concept, Phase 3 Engineering Design for Production, and Phase 4 Production Realization & Verification
• Support BCM/Zonal application engineers globally
• Investigate the feasibility of requested new features affecting Body Module hardware
• Analyze design options for cost, quality and reliability trade-offs
• Oversee the development and release of the component level Engineering Test Specification or ES
• Oversee the development and shepherd the plan through release and supplier execution of the EMC test. The EMC Test plan is a separate test plan that must be developed by the supplier, reviewed and approved by the Body Modules Core Hardware Engineer
• Overall responsible for the hardware design
• Responsible for authoring the hardware specification
• Responsible for shepherding the hardware design through Worst Case Circuit Analysis and working to resolve all issues identified
• Responsible for the Device Transmittal development and release
• Prepare design verification (DVP) and process validation (PVP) test plans
• Review DV and PVP&R’s to ensure compliance to specification; ultimate sign-off authority
• Lead reviews when failures are noted
• Develop plans, w/ supplier, to resolve failures or initiate deviations as appropriate
• Perform reliability evaluations of components using established procedures (FMEA, Stress Analysis, Failure Rate Analysis)
• Prepare and lead design review meetings
• Analyze and comprehend system requirements and program needs
• Interface with multi-disciplinary team of engineers, customers and vendors to discuss existing and potential new projects
• Use technical and engineering acumen to review and analyze the supplier’s analysis results from simulation and verification of analog and digital hardware and firmware
• Represent the Body Modules team during management/vehicle program reviews to explain or defend technical findings and technical recommendations
• Participate in the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) team(s) for the Global BCM/Zonal product

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees