Prototype Development Engineer

Prototype Development Engineer

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, the Prototype Development Engineer will be responsible for the bring-up and maintenance of the labcar. We are looking for a hands-on engineer who specializes in troubleshooting and resolving issues. The engineer will support activities for prototype builds including component installation, triage of issues, implementing a fix on your own or by reaching out to relevant parties to get the support that you need. You will be part of the team that will conceptualize, design, engineer, develop and support the launch of next generation Vehicle Platform Architectures for electric vehicles at Ford.

What you'll do...

• Assist with prototype development and testing on benches, labcars, and vehicles.
• Duties include part installation, wiring, flashing software on modules, debugging networks (CAN / LIN / Ethernet / etc…), recording the status of the modules, labcar, and prototype vehicles.
• Build and report the development integration progress & maturity for the test asset.
• Work with the prototype team to create solutions that address their needs.
• Troubleshoot issues with the prototype test assets as well as document and help triage issues.
• Create test strategies and experiment designs to verify all prototype functions.
• Coordinate with Systems Integration and cross-functional teams to track build changes and assist upcoming development iterations.
• Support design reviews and demos using prototype test assets with quick troubleshooting and creative problem solving.
• Support the prototype build events and fleet management duties.
• Travel to support prototype vehicle builds, modifications, and test asset support.

You'll have...

• B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer or Software Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Ability to travel up to 25% Travel Required
• Strong Electrical and Embedded Systems Engineering fundamentals.
• 5+ years of experience working on hardware design, board bring-up and hardware integration
• 5+ years of experience with Vehicle Network Protocols such as CAN, LIN & Automotive Ethernet
• Experience and working knowledge of systems development, vehicle architecture, battery technologies, software/hardware tool development, motor calibration technologies, OBD calibration, functional safety, network and diagnostics process.
• 3+ years of experience using embedded networking interface tools for automotive, aerospace or similar
• Experience with electrical debugging of PCB Assemblies, including the ability to read electrical schematics
• Experience writing test plans and procedures and providing go/no-go judgment

Even better, you may have...

• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems
• Proficiency in fundamentals of vehicle architecture, embedded systems design, RTOSes and real-time networking
• Experience in instrumenting sensors systems and using data acquisition tools for analysis
• Experience in supporting product development from concept to deployment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
• A systems approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement

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! 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 8. For more information on salary and benefits, click here.

Visa sponsorship is 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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Requisition ID: 56391