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53730BRJob Title:Core Body Module Hardware EngineerJob Description & Qualifications: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 doThe Body Control Module (BCM) or Body Module functional scope consists of 300+ features/functions. In current Ford electrical architectures, it is a central electronic control unit which incorporates a fused electrical bus center, for power distribution within a single module. In other electrical architecture concepts, the body functionality may manifest in an integrated design with other functionality or it may manifest in a single module with the power distribution responsibility omitted. Regardless of the physical manifestation, the core content remains essentially the same as well as the fields used to develop and validate it.The body functionality supported consists of exterior and interior lighting control, locking, passive entry passive start, remote keyless entry, signal gateway functionality and signal support for many other features.The Body Modules Core Hardware Engineer is responsible for specifying the design, coordinating the development and testing associated with the identified body module functional scope. You will:Become acquainted with all Ford Motor Company product appropriate specifications related to Body Module component design
Lead interface to clarify Ford requirements with suppliers
Lead interface to other Ford internal partners (e.g. purchasing, quality, vehicle platforms, etc.)
Conduct vehicle system compatibility reviews
Lead efforts identified to root-cause product related issues (e.g. build, plant, field, etc.)
Release core BCM parts and Diagnostic Specification within Ford’s Worldwide Engineering Release System (WERS)
Understanding of the 4-phase development process; Phase 1 Concept Development, Phase 2 Engineering Verification of the Concept, Phase 3 Engineering Design for Production, and Phase 4 Production Realization and Verification
Support BCM application engineers globally
Investigate the feasibility of requested new features affecting Body Module hardware
Analyze design options for cost, quality and reliability trade-offs
Coordinate the development and release of the component level Engineering Test Specification or ES
Coordinate the development and shepherd the plan through release and supplier execution of the EMC test
The EMC Test plan is a separate test plan that must be developed by the supplier, reviewed and approved by the Body Modules Core Hardware Engineer
Overall responsible for the hardware design
Responsible for authoring the hardware specification
Responsible for hardware design through Worst Case Circuit Analysis and working to resolve issues identified
Responsible for the Device Transmittal development and release
Prepare design verification (DVP) and process validation (PVP) test plans
Review DV and PVP&R’s to ensure compliance to specification; ultimate sign-off authority
Lead reviews when failures are noted
Develop plans, w/ supplier, to resolve failures or initiate deviations as appropriate
Perform reliability evaluations of components using established procedures (e.g. FMEA, Stress Analysis, Failure Rate Analysis, etc.)
Prepare and lead design review meetings
Analyze and comprehend system requirements and program needs
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team of engineers, customers and vendors to discuss existing and potential new projects
Use technical/engineering acumen to review and analyze the supplier’s analysis results from simulation and verification of analog and digital hardware and firmware
Represent the Body Modules team during management/vehicle program reviews to explain or defend technical findings and technical recommendation
Participate in the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) team(s) for the Global BCM product
The minimum requirements we seekBachelor’s Degree in Engineering
3+ years of experience in electronic circuit design
Our preferred requirementsMaster’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering
Experience reading automotive electrical distribution schematics
Understanding of analog and digital hardware systems as applied to automotive control systems
Have an understanding of EMC specifications and EMC mitigation techniques
Understanding of the various product development milestones and guidelines in taking a product from concept into mass production
Understanding engineering analysis methods and interpreting the results to convey this information to others
Previous use of MathCAD for Worst Case Analysis or other simulation tools
Proficient in setting up and using laboratory test equipment (e.g. multi-meters, scopes, logic analyzer, power analyzer, etc.)
Critical thinking and dealing with sophisticated problems to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions and conclusions
Active and continuous learning to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision making
Excellent speaking and writing skills to convey information efficiently and effectively
Experience with PCB manufacturing processes
Familiar with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Experience with Vector tools (e.g. CANalyzer, etc.) use of an oscilloscope and other troubleshooting tools, experience with Ford product development system applications (e.g. WERS, AVBOM, PPM Audit, Digital Buck, Team Center, Integrator, etc.)
What you will receive in returnAs 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 on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, TN visa holders may be considered.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.For information on Ford’s benefits and compensation, click here: https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2021- benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-1.pdfAuto req ID:53730BRCompany:Ford Motor CompanyFunction:Product DevelopmentSkill Team:Product Development (PD)Sub-Component:EESE CoreState:MichiganLocation:Dearborn
