Brake Controls Hardware Design & Release Engineer

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In this position...
Ford Motor Company is looking for a Design and Release Engineer for Brake Controls Hardware. This position can have global responsibility of multiple vehicle lines. Based in Livonia Michigan responsibilities include the design and package of components overall system performance cost and quality. Brake Controls hardware includes Anti-lock Brake Modules Electronic Stability Control Modules and Electronic Brake Boosters. As part of a safety system the design and release engineer must also complete Federal Motor Vehicle Safety System (FMVSS) documentation and compliance.

What youll do...

Lead design & development of advanced electronic brake control systems including hardware systems to deliver anti-lock braking stability control regenerative braking electric brake boost and support Driver Assistance features.

Design and release brake control modules and brackets -- fully own all deliverables associated with your systems.

Guide supplier partners through the Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS) process.

Perform Failure Mode Avoidance and Functional Safety analyses to examine potential failure modes and design suitable prevention strategies.

Work with chassis controls foundation team to establish requirements for advanced brake control systems and emerging new technologies.

Work with other functional areas within Ford (Electrical Powertrain and Vehicle Program teams) to ensure that all vehicle interfaces are defined and supported.

Support vehicle testing rig testing and Hardware-In-the-Loop simulations to demonstrate system functionality.

Manage system quality cost and timing to ensure high quality program deliverables.

Youll have...
Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline.
4 years of design or development experience in chassis or powertrain controls.

Even better you may have...
Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline.
Experience with FMEA and related Failure Mode Avoidance processes.
Familiarity with vehicle network communication (CAN).
Self-starter who can learn to use new tools and find solutions ability to troubleshoot & fix vehicle problems.
Outstanding leadership and communication skills.
Experience in supplier management and cost negotiation.
Motivation to bring new technologies from concept to production in a short time period
Familiarity with Computer added design systems - TeamCenter / 3DX.
Experience with complex system analysis tools & methods.
Experience with Problem Solving Methods.
Experience with Software and Electrical interfaces.

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 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.

For more information on salary and benefits click here:
position is a range of salary gradesSG5-SG8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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.

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