Product Development Engineer
Core
Define, own, and enforce electronic hardware and interface requirements for critical closure subsystems (Door Control Units, Frunk Control Units, Rear Gate Control Units) within Ford's electrical architectures.
Role type
Senior IC Product Development Engineer (Automotive Hardware)
Builds
Electronic hardware for vehicle closure subsystems
Domain
Automotive / Embedded Hardware
Required skills
Electronic circuit design, Analog and digital hardware systems, Automotive product development lifecycle, Electrical distribution schematics, EMC specifications, Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA), PCB design and manufacturing, Laboratory test equipment, Engineering analysis methods
Preferred skills
Master's degree in electrical engineering, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Vector tools (CANalyzer, CANoe), Ford product development systems (WERS, FEDEBOM, Team Center)
Technologies
MathCAD, CANalyzer, CANoe, WERS, FEDEBOM, Team Center, Integrator, 3DX
Responsibilities
Lead electronic hardware design development for closure subsystems, Define and author technical specifications and industry standards, Perform comprehensive load analysis and management, Collaborate with Functional Safety teams for ISO 26262 compliance, Serve as primary technical interface with suppliers, Lead vehicle system compatibility reviews, Conduct root cause analysis for product issues, Author and release Closure subsystem Requirements (RQTs), Review and approve Module Component Design Specifications (CDS), Provide technical support to global Body Module engineers, Investigate technical feasibility of new features, Lead Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA), Support development of Hardware Specifications and Device Transmittals, Review and approve Design Verification (DV) and Process Validation (PV) plans, Lead reviews and problem resolution for test failures, Develop Failure Mode Analysis documentation, Lead technical design review meetings, Review supplier simulation and verification results, Participate in Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC