Ford Racing Electrical Systems Engineer

Ford Motor Company • Allen Park, MI

3d • $86,600 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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 / DFMEA / Six Sigma)
• 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 (Program, Studio, Purchasing, Core Body Engineering, VE, VI, VO)
• Experience with CAN tools, Module Software flashing, CAN network troubleshooting, Bus Queries, CAN log and data collection, Vehicle configuration (VSCS)

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Passion for performance vehicles
• Experience with CAN tools, module software flashing, CAN network troubleshooting, bus queries, and CAN log and data collection
• Experience with vehicle configuration (VSCS)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design and development of Ford Racing specific electrical content
• Coordinate technical design reviews between component and EDS engineers to ensure system integrity in the design phase
• Responsible for surveying Engineers for components that have electrical interfaces and ensure those device transmittals are populated 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
• Onsight support for vehicle builds at the assembly plant, representing the Electrical team
• Lead FSS (Full Service Suppliers) and/or other internal/external resources to deliver subject programs
• Lead development of system designs that support vehicle performance targets
• Assure conformance to the Ford Racing DNA all applicable Ford & regulatory requirements
• Develop innovative solutions for performance vehicles
• Support supplier sourcing processes and FMA activities
• Handle deliverables to support program & engineering GPDS breakthroughs FEDE BOM / WERS / Bill of Material / AIMS / JIRA / 5/8Ds / FEDE DVP / Engineering Sign Off / QUIP / eCATs / IVS

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