BodyZonal Modules Core Hardware Engineer

The Body Control Module (BCM)or Body/Zonal Module functional scope consists of 300 features/ current Ford electrical architectures it is a central electronic control unit which incorporates a fused electrical bus center for power distribution within a single 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 disciplines used to develop and validate it.

What youll do...

• 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 stakeholders (purchasing quality and vehicle platforms)

• Conduct vehicle system compatibility reviews

• Lead troubleshooting efforts identified to root cause product related issues (build plant field etc.)

• Release core BCM/Zonal parts and Diagnostic Specification within Fords 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 & Verification

• Support BCM/Zonal application engineers globally

• Investigate the feasibility of requested new features affecting Body Module hardware

  • Analyze design options for cost quality and reliability trade-offs

• Oversee the development and release of the component level Engineering Test Specification or ES

• Oversee 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 theBody Modules Core Hardware Engineer

• Overall responsible for the hardware design

• Responsible for authoring the hardware specification

• Responsible for shepherding the hardware design through Worst Case Circuit Analysis and working to resolve all issues identified

• Responsible for the Device Transmittal development and release

• Prepare design verification (DVP) and process validation (PVP) test plans

  • Review DV and PVP&Rs 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 (FMEA Stress Analysis Failure Rate Analysis)

• Prepare and lead design review meetings

• Analyze and comprehend system requirements and program needs

• Interface with multi-disciplinary team of engineers customers and vendors to discuss existing and potential new projects

• Use technical and engineering acumen to review and analyze the suppliers 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 recommendations

• Participate in the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) team(s) for the Global BCM/Zonal product

Youll have...

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related field

• 5 years of experience in electronic circuit design or similar experience

• Experience reading automotive electrical distribution schematics

• Thorough understanding of analog and digital hardware systems as applied to automotive control systems

• 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 is desirable or other simulation tools.

• Proficient in setting up and using laboratory test equipment such as multi-meters scopes logic analyzer power analyzer

• Critical thinking and dealing with complex 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 withProduction Part Approval Process (PPAP)

Even better you may have...

• Masters in Electrical Engineering preferred

• 10 years of experience preferred

• Preferred skills:Experience with MS Office Vector tools such as CANalyzer use of an oscilloscope and other troubleshooting tools; experience with Ford product development system applications is a plus (WERS AVBOM PPM Audit Digital Buck Team Center Integrator)

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 child care 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 range of salary grades 6-8 and ranges from $74300-$166200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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