ADAS & Vehicle Safety Investigator Engineer

Lincoln Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 116,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Family benefits

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Ford is seeking an experienced engineer to support the Automotive Safety Office and CCRG in investigating real‑world vehicle incidents involving ADAS. You will inspect vehicles, review records, analyze technical theories, and testify in depositions and trials while coordinating with legal teams.

This leadership role involves high visibility, cross‑functional collaboration, and global impact on future design and testing practices.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required; MS preferred.
• 5 years of automotive design experience required.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently.
• Experience with ADAS features and hardware required.
• Willingness to travel for inspections, deposition, and trial testimony.

Responsibilities

• Support topics related to CCRG and ASO areas of Automotive Safety Office.
• Investigate the performance of Ford vehicles in real‑world accidents or incidents.
• Review and analyze engineering and product records to evaluate Ford and competitive vehicles and systems.
• Analyze technical theories, product design allegations, and technical evidence for the Office of General Counsel.
• Inspect accidents, vehicles, components, and sites to obtain technical information and evidence.
• Provide descriptions of product development and vehicle assembly processes, and other technical issues.
• Identify, locate, and analyze Company records during litigation.
• Testify as needed in deposition and trial.
• Define and direct the fabrication of supporting engineering trial presentation materials and exhibits.
• Work with OGC and outside attorneys to serve as Company Representative during trial and provide testimony.
• Provide real‑world feedback to Safety Office and Product Development to influence future designs and testing protocols.
• Training and tools will be provided for investigations.

Skills

ADAS knowledge

Vehicle dynamics

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

BS in Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

ADAS hardware

Connected vehicle data

Job description

Ford is seeking an experienced engineer to support the Automotive Safety Office and CCRG in investigating real‑world vehicle incidents involving ADAS. You will inspect vehicles, review records, analyze technical theories, and testify in depositions and trials while coordinating with legal teams.

This leadership role involves high visibility, cross‑functional collaboration, and global impact on future design and testing practices.