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Core Radar Engineer

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking and User Experience methods, you will work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We are seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies and more!

What you will be able to do
We bring engineering ideas to life. In Product Development, we make driving more exciting, enjoyable and sustainable. Ford’s Safety Electronics team designs and develops hardware and functional models that provide Best in Class behavior for features like Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Cross Traffic Alert, Active Park Assist, 360 Camera Systems, etc.

This position is passionate about the development of radar sensor hardware. We are seeking to add high quality people to the team rather than trying to squeeze engineers into a specific role. You will:
  • Develop technologies and specifications for radar hardware
  • Develop and oversee test methods and plans for developments of radar hardware
  • Comply with Robustness Engineering Disciplines (e.g. Functional Safety, Quality History, P – Diagram, FMEA, etc)
  • Apply six sigma and 8D issue resolution processes
  • Conduct validation testing on components and subsystems on bench and at the breadboard and vehicle level
  • Support the Sourcing Process (e.g. investment, piece price, tooling cost reviews, etc.)
  • Release parts through the product life cycle
  • Support Change Control meetings
  • Identify validation, durability and functional tests required
  • Define and verify engineering prototype requirements at part level
  • Review/manage program design change requests
  • Support prototype and vehicle launches
  • Give technical assistance to supplier through the Supplier Engagement Process
The minimum requirements we seek
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Control Systems Engineering
  • 1+ year of experience developing automotive products (internship/co-op experience allowed)
Our preferred requirements
  • Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Control Systems
  • Strong understanding and application of engineering disciplines (e.g. engineering specifications, design validation, failure mode analysis, 8D, six sigma, etc.)
  • Experience in safety systems
  • CAD packaging experience and/or experience in CATIA and Team Center
  • Operational knowledge of desktop productivity and CAD software
  • Understanding of production processes
  • Ability to quickly learn the job (with mentoring from others)
  • Ability to clearly and concisely communicate and interact with others, both oral and written
  • Ability to work with many activities and champion issue resolution 
  • Knowledgeable about camera functionality
  • Understanding/experience with the design and development of automotive electrical features
  • Knowledgeable about signal transfer and mechanical-electrical interfaces
  • Understanding of vehicle electrical systems and electrical design/development process
  • Understanding of circuit design and worst-case circuit analysis

What you will receive in return
As part of the Ford family, you will enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You will also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we would love to have you join us.

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 time of hire.

Visa sponsorship may be available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.