Mechatronic Design and Release Engineer – In-Vehicle Infotainment

In this position...

The Mechatronic Design and Release Engineer is responsible for the development and integration of critical infotainment and connectivity systems including the IVI ECU (with displays and touchscreens) gateway modules and the telematics modem (cellular 4G/5G GNSS/GPS Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) as well as antennas eSIM and V2X. This role focuses on the electronics power and thermal performance packaging and vehicle integration of these systems ensuring seamless interface with the vehicles electrical network and high-speed data networks.

The engineer is accountable for all product deliverables from initial design through production launch including the design and execution of comprehensive mechatronic test setups and detailed test cases to validate system performance power and thermal behavior connectivity and reliability. This includes both bench-level and vehicle-level validation often requiring custom tools and methodologies to ensure system robustness signal integrity and physical integration into the vehicle.

What youll do...

• Support all vehicle prototype builds product launch and service issues related to IVI gateway and connectivity electronic hardware and mechatronic integration.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans including the creation of original test cases and custom testing tools for both bench and vehicle-level validation.
• Perform circuit simulations power and thermal studies and hardware-level analysis using tools such as LTSpice and MATLAB to ensure robust electronic design including thermal management of high-performance SoCs and power stages.
• Lead the power performance thermal management and physical packaging of IVI modules including PCB layout density enclosure design EMI shielding heat dissipation strategy and power budget/quiescent draw management.
• Lead the integration of these systems into the vehicle including module mounting harness routing thermal interfaces to vehicle structure and antenna placement and routing for optimal cellular GNSS Wi-Fi and V2X signal performance.
• Support the electromechanical integration of displays and touchscreens including mounting optical bonding haptic feedback hardware and thermal behavior of large-format displays.
• Lead the troubleshooting and problem-resolution process using vehicle network tools (Vector CANalyzer/CANoe) and high-speed network analysis tools. Collect and analyze data review system schematics and evaluate vehicle EDS as required.
• Collaborate closely with Component Architecture Systems Engineering teams to ensure hardware/software compatibility and alignment with vehicle electrical and connectivity requirements.
• Support the development of robust foundation documents including DFMEA Design Specifications D/PVPR and Worst-Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA).
• Lead technical design reviews for module hardware requirements thermal/power interfaces and mechanical/packaging interfaces.
• Manage Tier 1 supplier engineering activities on a case-by-case basis to ensure component delivery meets Fords rigorous quality and timing standards.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive timely resolution of program-specific engineering issues using failure detection strategies (Fishbone 8D etc.).
• Lead the delivery of all engineering requirements for IVI and connectivity mechatronic components per each development milestone as defined by the Ford product development process.
• Develop solutions to revise or add features to infotainment and connectivity systems as they impact hardware thermal/power performance packaging and electronic control logic.
• Ensure designs meet cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434) functional safety (ISO 26262) and EMC requirements for connected systems

Youll have...

• BSEE (MSEE) or MS in Mechatronics Engineering preferred. Other disciplines may be considered if the candidate has comparable job experience.
• 5 years of experience in automotive Design and Release (DR) or electronic hardware development.
• Expertise in simulation and analysis tools: MATLAB LTSpice and Mathcad.
• Advanced proficiency with Vector tools (CANalyzer CANoe) and diagnostic hardware (Oscilloscopes Multimeters high-speed network/protocol analyzers Thermal Imaging Cameras).
• Strong background in mechatronic systems including display/touchscreen hardware haptics thermal management and high-speed connector and antenna integration.
• Experience with power performance thermal management and physical packaging of high-performance electronic modules.
• Experience in developing custom test scripts or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing setups.
• Strong analytical skills (including 8D 6-Panel FMEA) and experience with electronic circuit design and board layout.
• Familiarity with high-speed automotive networks and wireless communication including Automotive Ethernet (100BASE-T1 / 1000BASE-T1) and TSN CAN FD LIN display interfaces (LVDS MIPI GMSL FPD-Link) USB Wi-Fi Bluetooth cellular (4G/5G) GNSS and V2X.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for cross-functional cooperation across the DR community.

Even better you may have...

• Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10 years of experience in electronic circuit design or connected/infotainment systems within the automotive industry.
• Familiarity with the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Proficiency with Ford product development system applications (e.g. WERS FEDEBOM Team Center Integrator 3DX etc.).
• Proficiency with model-based systems engineering tools (e.g. MagicDraw / SysML).
• Solid understanding of EMC specifications and mitigation techniques including high-speed signal integrity.
• In-depth knowledge of the automotive product development lifecycle (e.g. Ford GPDS) from concept to mass production.
• Experience with PCB design and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434) and functional safety (ISO 26262) for connected systems.

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 salary grade 5 and ranges from $65100-$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.
Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.

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

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This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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