Ford Racing Features & HMI Engineer
About The Position
Ford Racing is seeking an engineer to help lead next-generation Features & HMI development supporting off-road and track performance. The role uses systems engineering to develop customer-focused features from early development through production, including feature upgrades and migration planning. The engineer works with program teams, core engineers, functional areas, and suppliers to develop balanced solutions, assess system designs, identify cost and quality improvements, and implement innovative solutions to complex cross-functional challenges. The position also uses connected data and analytics to build a deeper understanding of customers. The position is hybrid and requires onsite work four or more days per week. It is a salary-grade 7 or 8 position, with final grade and salary determined by the candidate’s skills and experience, job scope, responsibility, and market value. Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related degree.
- 2–5 years of experience with vehicle electrical systems and/or features.
- Strong learning agility.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Strong systems thinking and analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to quickly understand and articulate complex issues.
- Emotional resilience to negotiate cross-functional trade-offs.
- High bandwidth and an interest in performance vehicles.
- Multifaceted skill set with a focus on systems engineering, feature development, rapid prototyping, software and/or electronics integration, calibration (brake controls or powertrain), or mechatronics.
- Interest in performance vehicles and related hobbies.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years of related experience in an automotive engineering role.
- In-depth knowledge of quality documents, including DFMEA, LFMA, and boundary diagrams.
- Functional knowledge of electrical module design, networking, wiring, power distribution, chassis systems, lighting systems, or related areas.
- Electrical Systems Engineering experience, including understanding of the systems engineering V model.
- Electrical D&R experience.
- Electrical testing experience.
- Experience with track-capable and off-road Features & HMI systems.
- Tier 2+ driver training.
Responsibilities
- Apply a systems engineering approach to new feature design to meet customer needs.
- Lead development of new features at the systems engineering level from early feature development through production, and manage feature upgrade and migration plans.
- Develop feature specifications, feature Failure Mode Avoidance documentation, and feature verification plans.
- Review existing system designs to identify opportunities for cost or quality improvement.
- Work with program teams, core engineers, and functional areas to develop balanced solutions to competing requirements.
- Build relationships with cross-functional teams and suppliers to learn about new technologies and possible implementations.
- Analyze complex cross-functional systems and implement innovative solutions.
- Lead trade-off discussions with cross-functional teams.
- Clearly communicate complex systems, issues, and resolutions.
- Use connected data and 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, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
