Ford Racing Electrical Systems Engineer

Ford; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford's Racing Electrical Team is seeking an independent Electrical Systems Engineer to lead pre-design, design and launch of Ford Racing vehicle programs. You will build system designs, coordinate reviews, and drive DV testing to ensure performance targets are met.

Ideal candidates have a BS/MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, 2–5+ years in automotive electrical systems, and hands-on experience with GPDS deliverables, CAN tools, VSCS, and Ford engineering tools.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience in automotive electrical systems and launching new vehicles.
• Knowledge of GPDS deliverables and Ford tools (FEDE BOM, WERS, AIMS, JIRA, 5/8Ds, FEDE DVP).
• Ability to lead design reviews and coordinate multi-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of Ford Racing electrical content.
• Coordinate technical design reviews to ensure system integrity.
• Survey components with electrical interfaces and support wiring development.
• Develop system DV requirements and validate overall performance.
• Support BOM sign-offs for pre-production builds.
• Lead development of vehicle-level electrical systems to meet targets.
• Root cause and fix electrical issues on vehicles as they arise.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Root cause analysis

CAN tools

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

FEDE BOM

WERS

JIRA

AIMS

DFMEA

Six Sigma

Job description

The Ford Racing Electrical Team is seeking an independent, empowered and passionate Electrical Systems Engineer to lead pre-design / design / launch of current and future Ford Racing vehicle programs.

What you'll do...

• Responsible for design and development of Ford Racing specific electrical content
• Coordinate technical design reviews between component and EDS engineers to ensure system integrity in the design phase
• Responsible for surveying Engineers for components that have electrical interfaces and ensure those device transmittals are populated into VSEM to support EDS wiring development
• Build DV Requirements for system level electrical functions and perform validation testing to ensure product compliance
• Support BOM sign offs for pre-production build events
• Represent the electrical team on evaluation drives
• Root cause and fix electrical issues on vehicles as they arise
• Support offsite vehicle level DV testing
• Support breadboard activities by configuring, updating, and root causing electrical modules and systems
• Onsight support for vehicle builds at the assembly plant, representing the Electrical team
• Lead FSS (Full Service Suppliers) and/or other internal/external resources to deliver subject programs
• Lead development of system designs that support vehicle performance targets
• Assure conformance to the Ford Racing DNA all applicable Ford & regulatory requirements
• Develop innovative solutions for performance vehicles
• Support supplier sourcing processes and FMA activities
• Handle deliverables to support program & engineering GPDS breakthroughs
  FEDE BOM / WERS / Bill of Material / AIMS / JIRA / 5/8Ds / FEDE DVP / Engineering Sign Off / QUIP / eCATs / IVS

You'll have...

• BS Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 2- 5+ years experience in automotive electrical systems
• Understanding of GPDS deliverables and basic Ford engineering tools (FEDE BOM / WERS / Bill of Material / AIMS / JIRA / 5/8Ds / FEDE DVP / Engineering Sign Off / DFMEA / Six Sigma)
• Experience launching new vehicles
• Ability to handle complex tasks and complicated situations under compressed timing
• Outstanding planning, organizational and project management skills with accurate follow-up to accomplish multiple objectives
• Ford OS Behaviors with proven ability to drive and deliver results
• Effective written and oral presentation skills
• Ability to build strong effective relationships with multi-functional teams (Program, Studio, Purchasing, Core Body Engineering, VE, VI, VO)
• Passion for performance vehicles is desirable
• Experience with CAN tools, Module Software flashing, CAN network troubleshooting, Bus Queries, CAN log and data collection, Vehicle configuration (VSCS)

Even better, if you have...

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Passion for performance vehicles
• Experience with CAN tools, module software flashing, CAN network troubleshooting, bus queries, and CAN log and data collection
• Experience with vehicle configuration (VSCS)

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 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.,
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

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.

Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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.

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