Mechanical Design Engineer
Core
Mechanical design and development of novel, high-volume, high-voltage electro-mechanical systems and on-vehicle electronic control units for Ford's upcoming EV platform.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (electro-mechanical systems)
Builds
High-voltage electro-mechanical systems, electronic control units (ECUs), and assembly/test fixtures for electric vehicles
Domain
Automotive / Electric Vehicles / Electro-mechanical systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical design, electro-mechanical system development, PCBA integration, manufacturing process knowledge (die casting, injection molding, sheet metal forming), GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, Catia/Enovia proficiency, prototyping, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years in EV technologies (power conversion, battery packs, traction inverters, HV distribution), FEA, thermal modelling, system-level design approach
Technologies
Catia, Enovia, CNC machining, die casting, injection molding, sheet metal forming
Responsibilities
Own mechanical design and development of high-voltage electro-mechanical systems; Develop build-to-print ECUs with optimized performance and cost; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure DFX principles; Develop engineering prototypes using rapid prototyping; Engage with suppliers to evaluate processes and materials; Participate in development of assembly and test fixtures; Develop mechanical functions specifications and support test planning
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC