ADAS Sensor Hardware Engineer - Hybrid & Visa Sponsorship

Lincoln Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company seeks an experienced hardware/ECU-focused engineer to lead core ADAS sensor development across vehicle programs. You will own hardware and software design, DFMEA/DVP&R oversight, sourcing and cost reviews, and functional safety analyses.

The role requires strong systems engineering, leadership, and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams. Travel to support prototype builds and launches may be required; visa sponsorship is available.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or 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 of engineering disciplines (engineering specifications, systems engineering, design validation, failure mode analysis, 8D, Six Sigma).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Core design work for ADAS components per the Global Product Development System process on various vehicle programs.
• Provide cost-efficient and quality parts on time, maintaining ownership and governance of documentation (DFMEA, DVP&R).
• Lead Sourcing process including investment, piece price, and tooling cost reviews and prepare sourcing documents.
• Manage and execute software technical design reviews and releases for prototype, production, and service.
• Lead and perform Failure Mode Avoidance and Functional Safety analyses.
• Conduct Technical Design Reviews interfacing with Ford applications and supplier engineering.
• Lead creation and signoff of E/E information like WCCA, Device Transmittals, Specifications, and Electrical Schematics.
• Support Vehicle Operations activities to determine appropriate assembly and testing processes.
• Interface with engineers, Vehicle Engineering, suppliers, and management to ensure compliance with specs.
• Support BOM, integration and packaging, parts release, requirements compliance, and Engineering Sign-off.
• Analyze data, identify root causes, and develop corrective actions; apply 8D, fishbones, etc.; troubleshoot hardware, software, and packaging issues.
• Support prototype builds and vehicle launch, which may require travel.
• Identify validation, durability, and functional testing required for a program’s change scope.
• Support warranty reduction and improvements.

Skills

Hardware Design

Systems Engineering

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Ford Motor Company seeks an experienced hardware/ECU-focused engineer to lead core ADAS sensor development across vehicle programs. You will own hardware and software design, DFMEA/DVP&R oversight, sourcing and cost reviews, and functional safety analyses.

The role requires strong systems engineering, leadership, and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams. Travel to support prototype builds and launches may be required; visa sponsorship is available.