Technical Leader Steering - Electronic Hardware Mechatronics

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In this position...

The Technical Leader Steering Electronic Hardware / Mechatronics is responsible for oversight technical content technical design leadership and strategy of safety critical Chassis electronic hardware which include steering braking and suspension. In this role you will serve as the technical Leader for Chassis electronic hardware and components guiding the team in the development of electronic hardware and components for new mechatronic systems using robust engineering practices and with an emphasis on high quality and competitive cost. This Technical Leader will also be responsible for significantly raising the overall level of competency and engineering excellence of the teams through mentoring teaching and through technical design review leadership.

What youll do

• The Technical Leader is a recognized & accomplished technical expert who can interface with all levels of management & outside activities on safety critical mechatronic EE hardware and components and their interface to the vehicle.
• Be a technical resource internally & externally on component & vehicle systems. Provide technical support to global teams
• Lead definition of best practices and engineering processes for upfront design analyses and failure analyses for both component and subsystem/systems.
• Guide & oversee training mentoring & provide consulting to department Technical Specialists engineers supervisors & other interfacing function
• Analyze designs during the development process & address any potential failures & error states; pull in appropriate Technical Specialists as needed.
• Lead design of new concepts to improve system performance & provide leadership & support for timely implementation
• Monitor & investigate new system technologies to maintain company position as industry leader in this field.
• Oversee development of and advise technical EE hardware strategy on advanced safety critical chassis mechatronic systems such as Steeringbywire electromechanical braking and advanced Electronic Power Steering technologies.
• Provide technical guidance and strategy on new electronic hardware system development with focus on Best in Class quality and Zero Field Service Actions.
• Provide technical guidance and advisement to internal engineering teams to support critical concern review group topics.
• Lead Expert for for problem solving launch recall quality / field issues and technical resolution of Electronic hardware and component issues.
• Oversee specification development standards and verification methods and support systemic prevent recurrence.
• Lead Technical Design Reviews safety critical electronic hardware. Support signoff responsibility and recommendations to Chief engineer.

Youll have...

Minimum Requirements:

• BS Engineering Electrical Engineering.
• 10 years of safety critical Automotive design experience or related Industry experience steering and braking experience preferred with emphasis on related electrical / electronic hardware systems.
• Thorough understanding of steering braking safety critical electronic hardware technology and design
• Experience with strong supplier management of complex mechatronics embedded systems.
• Experienced in conducting and leading Worst Case Circuit analysis for safety critical electronic systems
• Candidate must provide an evidence book detailing technical experiences key accomplishments recognitions training publications patents & other supporting evidence
• Extensive experience diagnosing and solving complex EE system problems.

Even better you may have

Preferred Requirements:

• MS Engineering or Ph.D in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with Electromechanical Embedded systems
• 20 Years of experience in the design and development of safety critical electronic hardware
• 5 Years of experience in a Technical Expert role at Ford
• Experience developing a safety critical product/new technology from initial development through launch
• Knowledgeable in GPDS and GTDS
• Interface experience with Corporate Safety and Legal teams on safety critical systems.
• Solid foundation in Ford electronics requirements (ELCOMP E412 EMC etc.

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 rampup programs subsidized backup childcare 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 LL5.

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