Performance Electrical Systems Engineer – Automotive Racing

Ford-Motor-Company

Allen Park (MI)

On-site

USD 99,000 - 166,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company seeks an experienced electrical systems engineer for Ford Performance. You will design and validate electrical content, lead design reviews, and ensure system integrity through DV processes.

The role demands CAN tooling expertise, GPDS delivery knowledge, and strong cross-functional collaboration. You will also drive successful vehicle programs from concept through pre-production, manage BOM sign-offs, and deliver innovative performance solutions while aligning with Ford

Qualifications

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; Master preferred.
5+ years experience in automotive electrical systems.
Understanding of GPDS deliverables and Ford 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 under compressed timing.
Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.
Excellent written and oral communication with cross-functional teams.
Experience with CAN tools and data collection.

Responsibilities

Design and development of Ford Performance electrical content.
Coordinate technical design reviews to ensure system integrity in design phase.
Survey engineers for components with electrical interfaces and populate device transmittals into VSEM.
Build DV requirements for system-level electrical functions and perform validation testing.
Support BOM sign-offs for pre-production build events.
Represent electrical team on evaluation drives.
Root cause and fix electrical issues on vehicles as they arise.
Support offsite vehicle-level DV testing.
Configure, update, and root-cause electrical modules and systems during breadboard activities.
Onsight support for vehicle builds at the assembly plant.
Lead FSS and/or other resources to deliver programs.
Lead development of system designs that support vehicle performance targets.
Ensure conformance to Ford Racing DNA and applicable requirements.
Develop innovative solutions for performance vehicles.
Support supplier sourcing processes and FMA activities.
Handle deliverables to support GPDS breakthroughs.
Manage FEDE BOM / WERS / Bill of Material / AIMS / JIRA / 5/8Ds / FEDE DVP / QUIP / Engineering Sign Off / QUIP / eCATs / IVS.