Radio Frequency & Security Core Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

72d

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? Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with design and testing of Automotive electrical systems - hardware, software, and systems.
• Experience with vehicle network tools including CANalyzer.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of study.
• Experience with development/testing of wireless technology.

Responsibilities

• Work with lead engineer to take responsibility for a subset of parts/requirements.
• Lead design reviews with internal and external teams including suppliers.
• Quality documentation development and reviews.
• Ensure requirements such as FMVSS, ECE, and other regulatory or legal requirements are met including RF certification and homologation.
• Packaging of receiver module to optimize RF reception.
• Develop and execute design verification plan (DVP) for system on bench, HIL, and vehicle per program milestones requirements (DCV, PEC, FEC, etc).
• Track status in FEDE and JIRA for issues.
• Manage parts release in WERS.
• Support programs through launch by leading issue resolution and presenting status to management.
• Collaborate with IVI, body exterior, and Vehicle Operations teams to ensure interface and process/assembly requirements are met.
• Travel to supplier facilities and Ford assembly plants as needed to support design reviews and launches of new products, APQP and PPAP approval.
• Additional responsibilities may include the following: FEDE BOM, Netcom Message List, ARXML, Device Transmittal, VSCS, ED&T and Mountain Charts, ESOW Warranty Parts Center, weekly parts review with supplier.
• Weekly Warranty reviews with supplier and PVT's Warranty parts tracking and data bases maintenance (Excel, Power BI, Sharepoint, etc).
• Warranty reviews and presentation with management and program teams.
• Work with Quality and FCSD departments on improvement initiatives.

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: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree