As part of this exciting student worker program, you’ll enjoy a high level of involvement with an exceptional team of industry innovators and visionaries. You’ll contribute in a meaningful way to our important, breakthrough work. And you’ll develop the skills that will give you a significant edge in your future career pursuits. If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.Ford Model E is responsible for developing the key technologies and capabilities – such as EV platforms,batteries, e-motors, inverters, charging and recycling – to create ground-up, breakthrough electricvehicles. By joining the best software, engineering, design and UX talent, you will be a part of creatingnew technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the Ford ModelE team means building the future as Ford’s center of innovation and growth through electric andconnected vehicles and services. What Will This Opportunity Do For You?
You’ll grow your expertise and analytical skills through collaboration with a global, cross-functional team, ownership of a well-defined project, and exposure to new technology and tools used to improve vehicles and customer experience.
You’ll work closely with studio design teams and gain experience working on A-Class surface components development
You’ll be able to gain hands on experience on CAD design, prototyping and functional testing and validations
What Can You Expect To Do?
You’ll work on packaging exterior systems and components within the vehicle architecture following Class A surface and design
You’ll Interpret aerodynamics and CAE simulation, test results, integrate recommendations into exterior design
You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams within engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing to ensure system manufacturing, assembly feasibility, and serviceability. Support vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events
What Are We Looking For?
Pursuit of a relevant Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields
A GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Analytical and creative problem-solving skills
Must be able to work from the Irvine, CA campus.
Must be able to dedicate 6 MONTHS for this engagement
Candidates must graduate and be available for full-time work prior to September 2025
Experience utilizing CAD for solid and surface constructions
Our preferred requirements
Experience with 3DX and CATIA Software preferred
Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, with preferred to have experience designing mechanisms, electromechanical components
Strong understanding of the materials and manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stamping, composites, paint and other surface finishes
What you’ll receive in return: As part of this exciting program, you’ll enjoy a high level of involvement with an exceptional team of industry innovators and visionaries. You’ll contribute in a meaningful way to our important, breakthrough work. And you’ll develop the skills that will give you a significant edge in your future career pursuits. If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to permanently work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Ford Motor Company is 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.Requisition ID : 23910
