Feature Systems Engineer (Enclosures Domain)

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? In this position... Lead development of Power Enclosures features at the systems level from early feature development to production, including leading feature upgrade and migration plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics or related field
• 3+ years of experience with vehicle electrical systems and/or features
• Strong learning agility, systems thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Functional knowledge of electrical module design, networking, wiring, power distribution, body systems, chassis systems, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to quickly understand and articulate complex issues
• Emotional resilience to negotiate cross functional trade-offs

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics or related field
• 5+ years of experience with vehicle electrical systems and/or features
• Hands on experience with Gherkin and/or Github

Responsibilities

• Execute a Systems Engineering approach to new feature design to meet customer needs.
• Develop feature/functional/implementation specifications, feature Failure Mode Avoidance documentation, feature verification plan, functional safety assessment, cybersecurity assessment & mitigation to meet use case attribute targets
• Design feature system using Model Based Systems Engineering & Software Development (i.e. python) and software requirement tools (ex: Gherkin) for design and documentation.
• Develop high level network, wiring and power distribution topologies / schematics / block diagrams
• Allocate features and functions across electronic modules and subsystems to meet cost, quality and feature performance targets
• Develop feature specifications, feature Failure Mode Avoidance documentation, feature verification plan, etc.
• Review existing system designs to find new opportunities for cost or quality improvement.
• Interact with program teams, core engineers and functional areas to create balanced solutions to competing requirements
• Develop relationships with cross functional teams and supply base to learn about the latest technologies and possible implementation
• Analyze complex cross-functional systems and implement innovative solutions
• Lead trade-off discussions with cross-functional teams
• Communicate complex systems, issues and resolutions in a clear and concise manner
• Utilize connected data & data analytics to develop a deep understanding of the customer

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