Mechanical Hardware Engineer Early Career Program, Advanced EV

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Product Creation and Industrialization (PC&I) brings together Fords vehicle electric digital and design teams with our global manufacturing system. Working as one end-to-end organization we turn ideas into high-quality vehicles software and experiences across gas hybrid and electric designed around what customers need.

Join us for a 6-month Early Career Program and help build the future of mobility. Youll work alongside top engineering design and software talent to create groundbreaking EVs. Youll contribute to key technologies like advanced structures thermal management hardware/software integration and vehicle architectures. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience and make a real impact on the automotive industry.

This is a pipeline requisition. Apply once and youll be considered for multiple openings across our Hardware Mechanical and Thermal Engineering teams within our Advanced EV Development (ADVEV) organization. Well match your skills and interests to the team and project that fit best.

Roles will be based in one of our three locations: Long Beach CA Palo Alto CA or Dearborn MI

Program: 6-months (shorter duration possible in some cases) starting as early as spring 2027!

Work arrangement: Candidates may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

Stipend: $5000 pre-tax relocation stipend for eligible candidates living 50 miles away.

Roles This Posting May Include:

• Interior & Exterior Systems
• Closures & Mechanisms
• Dimensional Engineering
• Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS)
• Thermal Systems (Modeling Test Firmware)
• Design Concept Engineering (DCE)

(Specific team and project assignments are confirmed during the selection process.)

What Youll Do

Depending on your team you may:

• Design analyze build and test parts at the component subsystem and full-vehicle level
• Develop 3D geometry and packaging concepts using CAD software
• Perform tolerance analysis FEA CFD or 1D physical system modeling
• Build rapid prototypes instrument test setups (e.g. DAQ thermocouples) and execute lab or bench testing
• Support integration of mechanical hardware with embedded software electrical distribution and thermal physics
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in design studio manufacturing quality and purchasing to ensure assembly feasibility and serviceability
• Analyze test dimensional or simulation data and present findings to drive engineering decisions

What Youll Have

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Electrical Mechatronics Aerospace Manufacturing Industrial Computer Engineering or a related field
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
• Foundational understanding of engineering concepts (mechanical electrical fluids or thermal) and a willingness to apply them to practical problems
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative cross-functional team environment
• Availability to dedicate full-time hours for the full 6-month program

• Must be able to work from the Long Beach CA campus

Even Better You May Have

• Design & Simulation: Experience with 3D CAD (CATIA 3DX NX SolidWorks) CAE software FEA or GT-SUITE
• Dimensional & Quality: Understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) tolerance stack-up analysis statistical methods or measurement data analysis
• Materials & Manufacturing: Knowledge of polymers metals composites injection molding stamping casting or surface finishes
• Testing & Prototyping: Hands-on experience building test fixtures rapid prototyping electronics bench instrumentation or environmental testing
• Thermodynamics & Fluids: Knowledge of HVAC psychrometrics heat exchangers two-phase flow or liquid-cooling fundamentals
• Mechatronics & Systems: Experience with mechanism kinematics (e.g. 4-bar linkages) electromechanical integration or wiring harness architecture
• Data & Coding: Proficiency in Python MATLAB VBA data visualization or experience reading/debugging embedded C/C
• Automotive Tech: Familiarity with CAN/LIN protocols Vector tools or EV architectures

• Student-team or project experience such as Formula SAE Baja robotics or design-build project teams

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined. If you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

What Youll Receive in Return

As part of this exciting program youll enjoy a high level of involvement with an exceptional team of industry innovators and visionaries. Youll contribute in a meaningful way to our important breakthrough work. And youll 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 wed love to have you join us.

Relocation & Commuter Stipend - If you live more than 50 miles from a local office and are assigned to an eligible team Ford will extend a $5000 pre-tax stipend to help support your commute costs which costs you agree otherwise would be borne by you personally. If you are eligible for a stipend you may spend the stipend at your own discretion.

This position is a salary grade 4. For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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