Product Design Engineer

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Allen Park, MI, USA
Hybrid
82K-161K Annually
Junior
Automotive
The Role
Design and develop vehicle electrical accessories from concept through production launch. Create circuits, wiring harnesses, ECUs and PCBs; generate FMA/FMEA, DVPs; perform lab and HIL validation, EMC/EMI and robustness testing; work with suppliers and cross-functional teams; release parts via WERS.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

Working within our Marketing, Sales & Service organization gives you the opportunity to advance the Ford reputation as a visionary vehicle and mobility services company delivering a trusted customer experience. We’re looking for insightful individuals with the marketing, sales and service expertise to turn data-driven insights into innovative solutions that enhance sales and customer loyalty. If you have an audience-first mindset, join us and be the eyes, ears and voice of Ford.

Responsibilities

What you’ll be able to do: 

Product Design Engineer - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Allen Park, Michigan). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the worksite. Responsible for the entire accessory product development process from program start through production launch which includes sourcing, design, development, testing and manufacturing. Establish component and system targets and specifications. Interface with electrical systems engineering as well as being required to deliver feasible designs and vehicle interface connections. Develop state of the art electrical accessories in Lighting/optics, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS, Cameras), Vehicle Access/Entry and Start (Wireless keypad, Remote Start), Trailer Features, and many other product areas. Research internal Ford technologies and integrate these technologies into the development of new accessories. Design wire harness and/or accessory vehicle interface connections. Interface with EESE engineers for systems engineering, wiring, fusing and other specifications. Develop core engineering documents - FMA, FMEA, interface diagrams. Develop and execute design verification plans (DVPs) and engineering deliverables. Release parts using WERS and provide final engineering sign-off documentation. Interface with suppliers, planning, program management, vehicle programs, vehicle operations. Domestic Travel Required up to 10%. 

Qualifications

You'll have... 

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field and 1 year of experience in the job offered or related occupation.   1 year of experience with each of the following skills is required:   1. Designing and developing analog and digital electronic circuits, including power electronics, signal conditioning, wiring harnesses and module controls.  2. Utilizing oscilloscopes, power analyzers and software tools to perform electrical hardware validation and troubleshooting. 3. Developing Design Validation (DV), Production Validation (PV), and robustness testing including power distribution, load analysis, thermal cycling, vibration, and EMC/EMI compliance. 4. Performing and executing validation plans for electrical/electronic hardware including ECUs, PCBs, sensors, actuators, and power distribution components. 5. Utilizing MATLAB/Simulink and Python for modeling, system simulation, and electrical performance analysis. 6. Performing hardware-in-the-loop and bench-level validation for ECU integration and electrical system functionality 7. Leveraging data analysis tools to analyze validation results, identify trends, and perform root cause analysis. 8. Collaborating with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, software and suppliers to provide technical feedback, drive issue resolution, and support DVP&R creation and hardware validation.

We are offering a salary of $81,660.60 - $160,938.60/yr. 

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field and 1 year of experience
  • Designing and developing analog and digital electronic circuits, including power electronics, signal conditioning, wiring harnesses and module controls (1 year)
  • Using oscilloscopes, power analyzers and software tools for electrical hardware validation and troubleshooting (1 year)
  • Developing Design Validation (DV), Production Validation (PV), and robustness testing including power distribution, load analysis, thermal cycling, vibration, and EMC/EMI compliance (1 year)
  • Executing validation plans for electrical/electronic hardware including ECUs, PCBs, sensors, actuators, and power distribution components (1 year)
  • Utilizing MATLAB/Simulink and Python for modeling, system simulation, and electrical performance analysis (1 year)
  • Performing hardware-in-the-loop and bench-level validation for ECU integration and electrical system functionality (1 year)
  • Using data analysis tools to analyze validation results, identify trends, and perform root cause analysis (1 year)
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams (design, manufacturing, software, suppliers) to provide technical feedback, drive issue resolution, and support DVP&R creation and hardware validation
  • Domestic travel up to 10%

Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ford Motor Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Ford Motor Company.

  • Pay Growth & Progression The 2023 UAW–Ford agreement delivered immediate raises, restored cost-of-living adjustments, and accelerated progression to top rates for many hourly roles. These changes improved earnings trajectories compared with pre-2023 levels.
  • Healthcare Strength Hourly employees retained very low employee cost-sharing under the 2023–2028 UAW–Ford agreement, and salaried materials describe comprehensive day‑one medical, dental, and prescription coverage. Mental-health support and family‑building benefits add depth to the overall health package.
  • Retirement Support U.S. salaried roles feature a notable 401(k) contribution and match structure, and post‑2023 updates increased retirement contributions for many UAW‑represented employees. Together these elements strengthen long‑term financial security.

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Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.

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