Generator System Engineer

Ford Motor • Livonia, MI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. At Ford, the Vehicle Hardware Engineering teams are using Design Thinking & User Experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that will delight our customers. Our employees are laser-focused on bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. From autonomy and electrification to smart mobility technologies, our teams around the world are working together with excitement to make smart vehicles for a smart world. This position will provide the qualified candidate an opportunity to work in a global, fast paced, fun team environment with exposure to several cross-functional areas including lead system engineering, Electric Vehicle systems, NVH, Vehicle Operations, Tier 1/2 Suppliers and Program Management.

Requirements

• Bachelors ’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Electrical or related field of study.
• 3+ years of experience in system engineering, vehicle electrification or related Automotive domain.
• 1+ years of CAD.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree in Engineering.
• Prior experience in Automotive industry, working with cross functional team to develop new technology and issue resolution.
• Component test experience with bench and / or dyno.
• Vehicle systems level test experience for electro-mechanical modules.
• Model based system engineering experience.
• Power electronics experience.
• Ability to work with suppliers for design and system engineering.
• Knowledge of eDrive Unit controls / communication system.
• PPAP experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Ability to multi-task effectively on projects and assignments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Able to integrate Generator into existing and future electric and EREV vehicle architectures.
• Provide technical system support throughout all phases of the vehicle program to ensure robust system engineering and program execution and performance on Generator.
• Work with program team to understand the required functional and physical properties of a Generator system.
• Ensure linkage to system DFMEA and manufacturing PFMEA.
• Work with Tier 1 supplier, Vehicle Engineering and Vehicle Controls team to ensure system / subsystem interfaces delivery.
• Identifies, tracks, and resolves engineering issues.
• Support program launches.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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