Staff Geartrain Design Engineer

Ford Motor Company; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Staff Geartrain Design Engineer to drive the design and development of next-generation electric vehicle drivetrains. This role involves optimizing geartrain componentry, collaborating closely with test engineers, and contributing to continuous improvement processes within an agile team focused on delivering excellence. A crucial candidate will possess a degree in mechanical engineering and experience with CAE tools.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible family care days

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discounts

Employee resource groups

Paid community service time

Paid time off

Options to purchase additional vacation

Qualifications

• 3 - 7 years of experience designing, developing, and validating geartrain hardware.
• Experience optimizing geartrain systems utilizing CAE tools.
• Strong first principles understanding and system approach to design.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize geartrain components using CAE tools.
• Evaluate correlation between predicted and measured results.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to development work.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Ownership

Teamwork

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD in mechanical engineering

Tools

ANSYS

FEMFAT

Romax

LDP

GT-Suite

MATLAB

Job description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

In this position...
As a Staff Geartrain Design Engineer, you will be responsible for design and development of Ford’s next generation EV drivetrains. You will work within the geartrain and lubrication team developing production hardware. You will own hardware from concept to production with exposure to sourcing, validation, and ramp.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize geartrain componentry such as webbing, differential housings, shafts, and structures for strength, mass, cost, and fatigue using CAE tools.
• Evaluate and understand the correlation between predicted and measured results by collaborating closely with test engineers and subject matter experts to validate geartrain hardware.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and test fixture design (4 square, transmission error, friction loss, NVH).
• Propose and implement system improvements, work closely with teams to make sure such improvements are effectively implemented.
• Contribute to design reviews, test plans, and requirement reviews to further optimize the powertrain system cross-functionally.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation and reports related to development work.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3 - 7 years of experience designing, developing, and validating geartrain hardware.
• Experience optimizing geartrain systems utilizing CAE tools such as ANSYS, FEMFAT, Romax, LDP, GT-Suite, MATLAB or equivalent applications.
• Experience with instrumentation and measurement of geartrain systems in a lab environment.
• Strong sense of ownership and analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong first principles understanding and a system approach to design and development.
• Willingness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment as part of a high-performing team.
• Desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.

Even better, you may have...

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!

We offer a range of benefits including immediate medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, flexible family care days, paid parental leave, family building benefits, vehicle discounts, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, paid community service time, paid holidays, and paid time off with options to purchase additional vacation.

This position is a leadership level 6. For more information on salary and benefits, click here.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at hire.

Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. For accommodations due to disability, call 1-888-336-0660.

Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates near a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JD2