Ford Racing Features & HMI Engineer

Lincoln Motor Company; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision insurance

Parental leave

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Volunteer time off

Paid holidays

PTO plus extra vacation

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an engineer to lead next‑gen Features & HMI for Off‑Road and Track. You will apply a systems engineering approach from early design through production, partnering with engineers and suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and performance.

A focus on rapid prototyping, calibration and mechatronics is valued, with strong communication to diverse teams. The role is hybrid, onsite four days per week in Michigan, with salary bands corresponding to grades 7–8.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/related field required.
• Experience with vehicle electrical systems and features preferred.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering for new features from design to production.
• Develop feature specifications and verification plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cost and quality.
• Analyze complex systems and implement innovative solutions.
• Support track-ready and off-road features & HMI development.

Skills

Vehicle electrical systems

Cross-functional leadership

Systems thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Learning agility

Performance vehicles interest

Mechatronics

Calibration (brake controls/powertrain

Rapid prototyping

Software integration

Electrical systems engineering (V‑模型)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Track-ready features development

Electrical systems engineering (V-model)

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. Racing is where our story began. In 1901, Henry Ford climbed into a car he built himself—\"Sweepstakes\"—and beat America's most famous driver. He wasn't a racer, but he had to win. He did. Ford Motor Company was born from that victory. That fighting spirit lives on in Ford Racing today. We're the engineers, strategists, and competitors who bring Ford's track-tested edge into every vehicle we build. Every track, every stage, every proving ground—that's where we prove ourselves. The result: one of the world’s most iconic brands, legendary nameplates, and a team unmatched in the industry. Our mantra: Race to win, engineer to lead. If you're a competitor, innovator, or performance obsessive, Ford Racing is where you belong. Help us write the next chapter.

In this position

• You will help lead our next generation Features & HMI developments on our journey to Own Off-Road and win on the Track

What You'll Do

• Execute a Systems Engineering approach to new feature design to meet customer needs
• Lead the development of new features at the systems engineering level from early feature development to production and manage feature upgrade and migration plan
• Develop feature specifications, feature Failure Mode Avoidance documentation, feature verification plan, etc.
• Review existing system designs to find new opportunities for cost or quality improvement
• Interact with program teams, core engineers and functional areas to create balanced solutions to competing requirements
• Develop relationships with cross functional teams and supply base to learn about the latest technologies and possible implementation
• Analyze complex cross-functional systems and implement innovative solutions
• Lead trade-off discussions with cross-functional teams
• Communicate complex systems, issues and resolutions in a clear and concise manner
• Utilize connected data & data analytics to develop a deep understanding of the customer

You'll have

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering, Computer Engineering or related degree
• 2-5 years of experience with vehicle electrical systems and/or features
• Strong learning agility
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Strong systems thinking and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written, with the ability to quickly understand and articulate complex issues
• Emotional resilience to negotiate cross functional trade-offs
• High Bandwidth individuals with interest in performance vehicles
• Multi-faceted skill sets with a focus on systems engineering, features development experience, rapid prototyping, software and/or electronics integration, calibration (brake controls or powertrain), mechatronics
• Interest in performance vehicles and related hobbies

Even better, you may have

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of related experience in an automotive engineering role
• In-depth knowledge of Quality Documents (DFMEA, LFMA, and boundary diagrams)
• Functional knowledge electrical module design, networking, wiring, power distribution, chassis systems, lighting systems, etc.
• Electrical Systems Engineering experience including understanding of systems engineering V model
• Electrical D&R experience
• Electrical testing experience
• Experience with both Track-capable and Off-Road Features & HMI systems
• Tier 2+ Drivers training

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 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.

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 with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.