Product Design Engineer
Core
Responsible for the entire accessory product development process from program start through production launch, including sourcing, design, development, testing, and manufacturing of electrical accessories.
Role type
Product Design Engineer (Electrical)
Builds
Electrical accessories including Lighting/optics, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Vehicle Access/Entry, and Trailer Features for Ford vehicles.
Domain
Automotive / Electrical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Designing and developing analog and digital electronic circuits, Utilizing oscilloscopes and power analyzers for hardware validation, Developing Design Validation and Production Validation testing plans, Performing hardware-in-the-loop validation, Utilizing MATLAB/Simulink and Python for modeling and analysis, Designing wire harnesses and vehicle interface connections, Collaborating with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, and software.
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
MATLAB, Simulink, Python, WERS
Responsibilities
Establish component and system targets and specifications, Interface with electrical systems engineering, Develop core engineering documents (FMA, FMEA, interface diagrams), Develop and execute design verification plans (DVPs), Release parts using WERS and provide final engineering sign-off documentation, Interface with suppliers, planning, program management, and vehicle operations.
Seniority
Entry-level (1 year experience required)