Student Associate - Electrical Distribution Systems Design Engineer

Job Description

Join our innovative team as an EDS Design Engineer, where you will play a vital role in designing and developing cutting-edge wire harness solutions. Your contributions will enhance the reliability and performance of our electric vehicles, making a meaningful impact in the automotive industry.

Collaborate with talented professionals across electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing disciplines to create efficient wire harness layouts for our next-generation Model e products.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced 3D CAD tools to develop and optimize vehicle harness designs, focusing on efficient wiring routings and innovative solutions.
• Perform static and dynamic simulations to analyze wire harness behavior, proactively identifying and addressing potential failure points to enhance durability and reliability.
• Work closely with EDS engineers to improve ECAD and MCAD processes, refining component databases and optimizing selection strategies for better performance.
• Build and test physical prototypes of wire harness designs using techniques such as 3D printing and manual assembly for concept validation and design refinement.
• Investigate new harness technologies for both prototype and production-ready designs, ensuring alignment with manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should be pursuing a B.S. in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, or possess equivalent relevant education and experience.

• Support vehicle integration and testing through troubleshooting electrical test assets to validate the functionality of electrical designs.
• Engage in thorough testing and validation activities to ensure optimal system performance.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation and comprehensive reports for internal and external stakeholders, effectively resolving technical issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in systems development, vehicle electrical architecture, functional safety, and component integration.
• A genuine passion for mechanical integration within automotive electronics.
• Strong grasp of electrical engineering principles and their automotive applications.
• Familiarity with electrical and electro-mechanical devices, including networked microcontrollers and embedded software.
• Experience troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, and software domains.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A collaborative mindset, eager to work in a dynamic, high-performing team environment.
• A systems-oriented approach to design with a commitment to continuous improvement.

If you believe you can contribute to our team at Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't fulfill every listed requirement.

This position offers visa sponsorship and operates in a hybrid model, requiring candidates to be within commuting distance to a Ford hub location for on-site work four or more days a week.

Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or protected veteran status.

Individuals in the U.S. needing reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability should contact the company directly.