ADAS Sensor (Camera, Radar, or Optical) Hardware Engineer

Ford Model e U.S.; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a driven engineer to own core hardware and software development for ADAS sensors. You will lead the design efforts for E/E components and ensure robust cross-system integration across vehicle programs.

The role requires a BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years in hardware design and 7+ years in automotive product development, plus strong systems engineering and Six Sigma knowledge. Hybrid work with travel included.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience packaging electronic modules in vehicles.
• 3+ years of Hardware Design of E/E components.
• 7+ years in Automotive Component or Subsystem Product Development.
• Strong engineering discipline knowledge (specifications, systems engineering, FMEA/8D, Six Sigma).
• Effective problem solving and collaboration skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication and project management abilities.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware and software core development for ADAS sensors.
• Own requirements for ADAS systems across programs.
• Mentor team members and coordinate with suppliers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Lead D&R Application work on programs.

Skills

Hardware Design

E/E Layout

Packaging electronics

Systems engineering

8D/Six Sigma

Cross-functional teamwork

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

MS or advanced degree preferred

Tools

DET

CANAlyzer

DTCs

DIDs

Job description

In this position...

You will use your technical expertise to make driving safer, easier and better for our customers. The Advance Driver Assistance Technology (ADAS) team develops state-of-the-art software and algorithms to deliver best-in-class features like adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, driver monitoring, and 360 camera systems.

We are seeking a highly driven engineer responsible for the core development work for ADAS sensors. You would lead hardware and software core development and own requirements for these systems that control ADAS features across all vehicle programs.

You'll bring...

• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or strongly related equivalent
• Experience with packaging electronic modules and components in vehicles
• 3+ years of experience in Hardware Design of E/E components.
• 7+ years of experience with Automotive Component or Subsystem Product Development tools and processes.
• Strong understanding and application of engineering disciplines (engineering specifications, systems engineering, design validation, failure mode analysis, 8D, Six Sigma, etc.).
• An expertise in analyzing and resolving complex issues.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, self-motivated, proactive, eager to take responsibility, and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Outstanding supplier relationship skills to coach and lead suppliers as required.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to quickly learn the job (with mentoring from others) and then be able to self-lead the D&R Application work on programs.
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate and interact with others, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to travel

Even better you, my have...

• MSEE or advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of E/E Layout, WCCA, or other industrialization of electronics experience.
• Experience with ADAS sensing technologies (e.g., ECU, camera, radar, lidar, ultrasonic).
• Electrical and Mechanical subsystems, brackets design experience.
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and champion issue resolution to get the job done.
• Strong knowledge of E/E Systems and how E/E components interface with other vehicle systems.
• Motivation to bring new technologies from concept to production in a short time period.
• Diagnostic tools and troubleshooting familiarity (DET, CANAlyzer, DTCs, DIDs etc.).
• Thorough understanding of vehicle electrical systems and electrical design/development processes.
• Understanding of production, industrialization, and PPAP processes.

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

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 - 8 and ranges from $66,660 -$170,000.

Visa sponsorship is 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.

This position is hybrid (onsite four days per week) for candidates.