Mechatronic Systems Supervisor
Core
Leads and develops a team of Core Systems Engineers to define, develop, and validate logical requirements for new and modified mechatronic vehicle features (e.g., electric power steering, e-actuators, motor/gear systems, sensor-actuator control loops, and closed-loop control systems).
Role type
Senior management-level systems engineering supervisor
Builds
Logical requirements, system definitions, DFMEA artifacts, and physical prototypes (mockups, fixtures, 3D-printed parts) for mechatronic vehicle features
Domain
Automotive mechatronics and systems engineering (via careerplan.io/jobs/563568453736130-mechatronic-systems-supervisor-at-ford)
Required skills
Systems engineering lifecycle management, logical requirements development, DFMEA and functional safety cross-validation, physical prototyping and test plan execution, team leadership and performance management, stakeholder coordination, requirements traceability, control system modeling guidance
Preferred skills
ISO 26262 and ASPICE process expertise, SysML/Cameo systems modeling, vehicle network protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, FlexRay), statistical tolerance analysis, HIL/SIL test environment knowledge
Technologies
Jama, JIRA, MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE, CANoe/CANalyzer, LabVIEW, 3D printers
Responsibilities
Supervise and develop Core Systems Engineers, oversee feature intake and requirements definition, manage handoff to Mechatronics application team, lead physical prototyping and test execution, act as primary liaison for program management and cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with industry standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
