Ford
Research Engineer
Dearborn, MI, United States
No sponsorship$85k-$143kDetected 1 day ago
Electrical EngineeringResearchCommunicationActuators
About the role
- Specify vehicle instrumentation for sensors, such as pressure, torque, temperature and rpm.
- Install flow meters, temperature sensors and wiring.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical control system, including 3 phase motor controllers.
Responsibilities
- Engineering and Design Research and recommend solutions to various problems involving electronics and electrical issues.
- Create electrical/electronic schematics Design custom electronic circuits, modules, display devices, controllers, and Printed Circuit Boards.
- Reverse engineering for electrical signals to collect benchmark data Test Vehicle Build and Support Design LV and HV Power Distribution and Load analysis for Prototype Vehicles Design and specify packaging of components, test gear and sensors for harsh in-vehicle conditions.
- Design Harnesses for LV and HV for power distribution, CAN Networks, and small signal transmission lines.
- Desing custom display devices, actuators, controllers, and signal conditioning Integrate custom hardware modules to existing production vehicles including HV and LV battery charging Troubleshoot and identify electrical faults and problems, including CAN Network issues Support off-site test trips Hardware Build and Support Build custom control boxes and test gear.
- Build-up and solder components onto printed circuit boards.
- Build and customize prototype PCM modules.
- Build custom packaging for sensors and actuators.
- Test Stand Support Build and install instrumentation harnesses.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering.
- 3+ years of experience in electrical engineering experience in automotive or off-highway 2+ years of experience directly related to supporting protype vehicle builds or testing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to layout electrical wiring schematics with experience in selecting sensors and actuators.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to complete tasks.
- Must be familiar with standard test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, current probes etc.
- Must have an u nderstanding of grounding and ground loops.
- You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
- 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.
Compensation
- This position is a can be a salary grade 6, 7 or 8 with ranges from $85,400-$143,200.,Salary grade 7 and ranges from $99,600-$156,600., Salary grade 8 and ranges from $115,000-$162,900.
Benefits
- 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
- Tuition assistance
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Company info
- As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice.
Visa & Work Authorization
- For more information on salary and benefits, click here: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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