Product Development Engineer

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Sunrise, FL, USA
Hybrid
68K-115K Annually
Junior
Automotive
The Role
Design and validate high-speed digital circuitry and subsection layouts for vehicle modules. Create schematics and documentation, perform worst-case and failure-mode analysis, define stress tests, validate performance across temperature/voltage extremes, troubleshoot root causes, and collaborate with software, mechanical, manufacturing teams and suppliers. Occasional travel required.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.


In this position... 

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.


Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking and User Experience methods, you will work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We are seeking forward-thinking, laser- focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies and more!

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

Do you desire to be an electrical hardware engineer with emphasis in digital design? You will be part of an engineering team working on next generation modules for vehicles. The successful candidate will be working with a design team to implement circuits, validate circuit implementations, analyze and resolve hardware failures. You will be responsible to meet Ford’s quality, on time and maintaining cost targets. 

You will:

Design High Speed digital circuits to meet section requirements

Design circuits using industry standard schematic capture tools

Layout implementation of responsible subsection Design complex high-speed signals that meet impedance requirements

Perform worst case analysis of circuits in area of responsibility

Generate documentation that defines processor pin assignments

Develop detailed design documents

Perform failure mode analysis and generate process documentation

Define stress test routines required to validate functional sections

Design communication links between the processor, other internal subsections and external modules Formulate test plans to ensure component level performance

Validate testing to ensure performance over temperature and voltage extremes

Handle Root cause and resolve issues in assigned sections

Participate in system design reviews

Interface closely with other teams such as Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing teams and with external component suppliers

Must be willing to travel occasionally

Qualifications

You'll have...

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or related field of study 

0-2 years of work experience in Electrical Design 


Even better, you may have...

Basic knowledge of Hardware and Embedded Software systems

Knowledgeable on microprocessors, solid state memory, cameras, displays and sensors

Working knowledge of industry standard interfaces (e.g. LVDS, DDR, PCI, I2C and Ethernet, etc.)

Excellent hardware and software debugging skills Familiar with test equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, temperature chambers, time-domain reflectometers, precision power meters, etc.) Motivated and self-starter

Strong collaboration and leadership skills

Ability to communicate eectively with business users and engineering professionals (e.g. globally distributed teams, ability to adjust communications appropriately for the audience, work with all levels of management and diverse work groups, etc.)


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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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. 

This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $68,300-$114,800.     

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.


For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 0-2 years of work experience in Electrical Design
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States (visa sponsorship not available)
  • Willingness to travel occasionally
  • Hybrid role; candidates in commuting distance may be required onsite four or more days per week
  • Basic knowledge of hardware and embedded software systems
  • Knowledge of microprocessors, solid state memory, cameras, displays, and sensors
  • Working knowledge of industry standard interfaces (LVDS, DDR, PCI, I2C, Ethernet)
  • Familiarity with test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, TDRs, temperature chambers, precision power meters)
  • Excellent hardware and software debugging skills
  • Strong collaboration, leadership, and communication skills

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.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with options that include zero-premium plans, free mental health support, and wellness resources. For represented hourly employees, health plans are described as low-cost with strong coverage value.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions is available from day one, alongside life and disability coverage. Pension eligibility in certain situations and financial-planning support reinforce long‑term security.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp‑up program for returning parents, reflect a family‑focused package. Flexible Family Care days and generous time‑off options help address short‑term caregiving and personal needs.

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