eMotor System Engineer

Ford-Motor-Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Lead System Engineer in Electrified Propulsion Engineering (EPE) to design, develop, and validate eMotor stator/rotor assemblies and related propulsion technologies. You will lead design pre-programs, prototype builds, supplier collaborations, and testing to ensure robust performance and manufacturability.

The role requires 3+ years in product development with hands-on experience in eMotors, xEV transmissions, and power unit systems, including build-to-print

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) required.
• 3+ years in product development.
• Experience with eMotor, xEV transmission, power unit, gearbox design and testing; build-to-print or in-house manufacture a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead system engineer to design, development, new technology implementation and validation of eMotor stator and rotor assembly.
• Lead pre-program eMotor design, drawing, material selection and prototype building.
• Lead prototype builds with suppliers and powertrain manufacturing teams.
• Lead prototype testing with suppliers and eMotor testing team and support DV test reports.
• Lead technology innovation to motor design via invention disclosures and benchmarking.
• Develop specifications and quality documents (Boundary Diagram, P-Diagram, DFMEA, SCCAF).
• Develop MSA for GD&T and functional requirements of components and assembly.
• Lead cross-functional system engineering meetings and provide technical support to program teams.
• Integrate lessons learned from previous programs to prevent recurrence.

Skills

eMotor design

xEV transmission

power unit

gearbox design

team collaboration

communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)

Tools

Powertrain testing tools

CAE tools

Performance modeling

Ford tools

Job description

In this position...

The Electrified Propulsion Engineering (EPE) organization is responsible for delivering the best fuel economy and refined Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and Electric vehicles in every segment in which we contend. We strive to consistently provide the best customer vehicle value and profitability while delivering performance, durability, and fuel economy/range objectives. Take advantage of this opportunity to work in one of the most dynamic and growing organizations in Ford and to further Ford's 'Power of Choice' initiative.

What you'll do...

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

• Lead system engineer to design, development, new technology implementation and validation of eMotor stator and rotor assembly
• Lead pre-program eMotor design, drawing, material selection and prototype building
• Lead prototype builds by collaborating with part suppliers, equipment suppliers and powertrain manufacturing team
• Lead prototype testing with part suppliers, assembly equipment suppliers and eMotor testing team. Support eMotor DV test reports
• Lead technology innovation to motor design by innovation, invention disclosures, benchmarking xEV competition
• Lead benchmarking eMotor assembly and components at Level 1 through 4
• Develop engineering specifications, quality documents like Boundary Diagram, P-Diagram, DFMEA and SCCAF for components and assembly
• Develop MSA for GD&T and functional requirements of components and assembly
• Develop in-process, control plan and eMotor tests jointly with component D&R and manufacturing team
• Lead system engineering meetings to collaborate between core EM, materials, D&R and testing teams. Provide technical support for ongoing programs to program teams, D&R engineers, powertrain manufacturing teams.
• Integrate lessons learned from previous programs and benchmarking to ensure robust prevent recurrence actions are in place.

You'll have...

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)
• 3+ years in product development
• Experience in eMotor, xEV transmission, power unit, gearbox design and testing activity. Experience with a build to print or in-house manufactured commodity is a plus.

Even better, you may have...

• MSEE or MSME graduate degree preferred
• 2+ years in mechanical design engineering

• Strong working knowledge of design for manufacturability

• Experience working with suppliers. International supplier experience preferred.

• Experience in Quality Disciplines (FMA, SCAAF etc.) and GPDS Deliverables

• Six sigma green or black belt
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, self-motivated, eager to take responsibility and deliver results with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated experience working with cross functional teams and driving product development issues to resolution
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of powertrain testing tools, analytical and CAE tools and performance modeling
• Knowledge of Ford processes and Tools is preferred.

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 5-8 and ranges from $68,300-$192,900.
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.

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