Interior Mechatronics Engineer — EV Cabin Systems

Ford; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford’s EVDD team is seeking an interior systems mechatronics engineer to drive full product development for vehicle devices and cabin experiences. You will align electrical, mechanical, and studio discussions to deliver premium, aesthetically aligned solutions across vehicle networks.

You will own architecture, work with suppliers, and lead cross-functional efforts, presenting status updates at executive levels while advancing design and validation milestones in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience designing, developing, and releasing interior subsystems or equivalent electronic design experience.
• Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment and diagnostics is a plus.
• Familiarity with LIN based ECUs and resistor-based switches.

Responsibilities

• Own device architecture and schematics to define block diagrams, IO descriptions, component selection/packaging and feature/behavior list.
• Review PCB designs for integrity and robustness pertaining to signal and power against EMC/EMI standards.
• Ensure vehicle-level alignment on operating conditions (temp, voltage).
• Oversee network message mapping, diagnostic integration, sleep/wake strategies, and device bring up.
• Source and instruct suppliers on product development while ensuring program milestones, costs, and internal requirements.
• Develop 3D A-surface and geometry of innovative designs balancing material, package, and manufacturing methods.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional

Education

B.S. in Mechatronics

B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Tools

NX

Catia

3DX

Job description

Ford’s EVDD team is seeking an interior systems mechatronics engineer to drive full product development for vehicle devices and cabin experiences. You will align electrical, mechanical, and studio discussions to deliver premium, aesthetically aligned solutions across vehicle networks.

You will own architecture, work with suppliers, and lead cross-functional efforts, presenting status updates at executive levels while advancing design and validation milestones in a hybrid work setting.