Prototype Development Engineer

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 were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves

Fords Electric Vehicles Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the companys 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. Youll 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.

Responsibilities

What youll 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.

Qualifications

Youll have...

Even better you may have...

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 Years 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 : 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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

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. #LI-Hybrid

#LI-BB1

Key Skills

Electrical Designing,Hospitality Management,Mainframe,Academics,ASP.NET,Diagnostic

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1