Technical Specialist - Steering Mechatronics

Ford-Motor-Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI, is seeking an experienced engineering leader to drive Electric Power Steering mechatronics across development to production. You will lead design reviews, validation plans and cross-functional teams to ensure safety and robustness.

The role requires extensive experience in steering systems, DFMEA and ISO-26262, with strong leadership and supplier management skills to deliver high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Computer or related field.
• 10 years of safety-critical automotive design experience.
• 8 years in steering mechatronics/EE/system domains.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust System and Mechatronics requirements for Electric Power Steering.
• Co-Lead design, development and validation through production release.
• Lead investigations into quality issues and support field recalls.
• Perform system-level DFMEA and functional safety analyses (ISO-26262).
• Review supplier designs and verify conformance to Ford requirements.
• Define core deliverables for Steering Mechatronics and validation plans.
• Oversee training and mentoring of engineers and related teams.
• Conduct Vehicle Level Testing and data analysis as needed.

Skills

Electrical Power Steering

Steering mechatronics

DFMEA

Functional Safety ISO-26262

System engineering

CAN networks

ECU calibration

Lead / leadership

Education

BS Engineering - Mechanical/Electrical/Computer

MS Engineering (preferred)

Tools

CANalyzer

CANape

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.

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life.We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

What you’ll do...

• Develop robust System and Mechatronics requirements and designs for Electric Power Steering systems, including the human vehicle steering control interface, in collaboration with the other Steering Technical Experts/Leaders and SMEs.
• Co-Lead technical design, development, and validation of Electric Power Steering systems from development through production design release, focusing on the Mechatronic system design and Test Methods.
• Champion Mechatronic/EE Quality issue root cause investigations with warranty, application, and other TE/SMEs. Lead Technical support for critical issue resolution for Steering Mechatronics Issues, including Quality/Field issues launch and recalls.
• Lead System and Sub-system Failure Mode and Safety analysis (DFMEA, Functional Safety) to ensure robust requirements, fault management strategies, design analysis, and validation across all disciplines (Electrical, Hardware, Software, Controls)
• Provide expert analysis by leading Technical Design Reviews for supplier designs of Electric Power Steering System, including analyzing the design compliance and validation to Ford requirements (System/Software Functionality, Mechatronic, Safety, Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, and Software). Review embedded system design, system/software functionality, electro-mechanical hardware, and Fault management & Diagnostic strategies (Ford and Supplier). Focus on execution of BIC quality – Zero FSA with signoff responsibility before Chief signoff
• Define and manage Core deliverables for Steering Mechatronics, including Requirements, Test Methods/Validation Plans, Design Rules, SCCAF, DFMEA, and Manufacturing requirements. Collaborate with other Technical Leaders/Experts on Core deliverables.
• Champion proper execution of Functional Safety (ISO-26262) deliverables at Ford & Supply base to ensure a safe system design and validation.
• Actively execute the Prevent Recurrence process by developing new Requirements/Validation Methods to systematically prevent issues from re-occurring.
• Develop HIL Test Methods and test cases
• Leverage AI to improve and accelerate Mechatronics workstreams.
• Support MBSE requirement modeling and derivation to ensure comprehensive robustness of customer needs and regulations.
• Ensure appropriate validation of requirements, which include vehicle, system, sub-system, mechanical, electrical, EMC, including validation of interfaces with interfacing systems.
• Guide & oversee training, mentoring & provide consulting to department engineers, supervisors & other interfacing functions.
• Conduct Vehicle Level Testing, data acquisition, as needed to develop requirements or troubleshoot issues.

You’ll have...

• BS Engineering- Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or strongly related.
• 10 years of safety-critical Automotive design experience or related Industry experience.
• 8 years of steering mechatronics/EE/System experience.

Even better, you may have...

• MS Engineering- Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or strongly related.
• Thorough understanding of steering technology and system design.
• Experience with strong supplier management of complex mechatronics embedded systems.
• Technical depth in system functional design/specification, mechatronics, electronics, controls, software, system architecture, and mechanical design.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills, passion for quality, passion for customer – inherent self-starter with strong drive for results.
• High technical aptitude.
• Demonstrated ability to forge productive relationships, achieve cooperation, and influence priorities of technical experts and other key partners.
• Ability to manage/resolve simultaneous challenging complex technical issues.
• Strong oral/written communication skills to lead group projects, issue resolution, and management reviews.
• Experience applying Systems Engineering, Failure Mode Avoidance, and ISO-26262 to develop safety critical systems.
• Experience with Steering/Vehicle Dynamics.
• Demonstrated Proficiency in engineering disciplines: DFMEA, Functional Safety, DVP&R, 8D, Process Control, PFMEA, and System Engineering Fundamentals.
• Experience with CAN Networks, ECU Calibration, CAN and ECU data logging including Canape/CANalyzer.

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 childcare 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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $132,800-$250,800. 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.

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. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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