Job Description

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrows transportation.

Fords Research and Advanced Engineering team explores new vehicle and societal innovations that require some level of invention before they can be applied to our products and services. The team is building on a history of Ford innovation, including our invention of the three-way catalytic converter to modernize vehicle emissions controls in the 1970s and the worlds first rear inflatable seat belts in 2010.

Today, we are exploring and delivering ways to make smarter vehicles and our transportation system more efficient to improve peoples lives by helping them move more freely, safely and enjoyably. For example, we are changing how our products are made by creating high-quality vehicles in an environmentally and socially responsible way, including the use sustainable materials. Since 2000, we have used 12 industry and world-first plant-based materials in our production vehicles. We also are researching the possible use of tomato skin, bamboo, agave fiber, dandelion roots, algae and coffee chaff as part of our ambitious goal of making our vehicles with up of 20 percent sustainable material by 2025.

What you will be able to do
As a key contributor to our Digital Cockpit and Technologies team, you will help research and deliver next-generation mobility technologies, features and experiences. Our team is passionate about discovering sophisticated technology for new customer-facing features, which require a multi-functional and distributed systems engineering approach. You will:

* Lead projects with regard to new features and technologies, delivering to internal Ford teams
* Work with Human-Centered Design (HCD), User Experience (UX) and related engineers to define efficient user experiences
* Collaborate with multi-functional teams to lead overall feature development, maturation and decision-making
* Research and develop new technologies and features related to multi-functional, distributed systems
* Create system-level prototypes (mechanical, electrical hardware/software, user experience, etc.) to showcase new features, technologies and ideas
* Develop and share relevant user documentation, presentations and use cases
* Propose, architect and specify system-level designs, implementations and requirements with respect to responsible features/systems/components/modules
* Perform competitive analysis and maintain knowledge of emerging technologies in the automotive, consumer and commercial fields

The minimum requirements we seek

* Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
* Three or more years of experience with development of customer-facing features and/or new technologies

Our preferred requirements

* Systems Engineering background or broad engineering skillset/interest
* Head-Up Display (HUD) and/or optics experience or interest
* Ability to bring new technologies from concept to implementation in a short time period
* User-experience (UX) knowledge (e.g., visual design tools, wire-framing tools, design guidelines, interaction models, etc.)
* Passion for new technology products and ground breaking features in automotive, consumer and commercial spaces
* Familiarity with Ford GDTS process
* Ability to work independently, be proactive, be self-motivated and eager to take ownership to deliver results
* Ability to manage multiple, concurrent tasks
* Experience with rapid prototyping tools/methods and automotive development tools
* Knowledge of software development and DIY/Maker tools and platforms (e.g. Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc.)
* Excellent communication skills
* Automotive electronic control modules design and development experience
* Solid Understanding of sophisticated automotive electrical systems

What you will receive in return
As part of the Ford family, you will enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You will also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we would love to have you join us.

Visa sponsorship may be available for this position.

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.