Mechatronic Design and Release Engineer – In-Vehicle Infotainment
Ford Motor Company
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- Location
- Dearborn, MI
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 7
- 12 days ago
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About the company
Ford Motor Company
Automotive · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Develop and integrate infotainment and connectivity systems, including IVI ECUs, gateway modules, telematics modems, antennas, eSIM, and V2X.
- Ensure their interfaces with the vehicle's electrical and high-speed data networks.
What you need
- BSEE (MSEE) or MS in Mechatronics Engineering preferred. Other disciplines may be considered if the candidate has comparable job experience.
- 5+ years of experience in automotive Design and Release (DR) or electronic hardware development.
- Expertise in simulation and analysis tools: MATLAB, LTSpice, and Mathcad.
- Advanced proficiency with Vector tools (CANalyzer, CANoe) and diagnostic hardware (Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, high-speed network/protocol analyzers, Thermal Imaging Cameras).
- Strong background in mechatronic systems, including display/touchscreen hardware, haptics, thermal management, and high-speed connector and antenna integration.
- Experience with power performance, thermal management, and physical packaging of high-performance electronic modules.
- Experience in developing custom test scripts or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing setups.
- Strong analytical skills (including 8D, 6-Panel, FMEA) and experience with electronic circuit design and board layout.
- Familiarity with high-speed automotive networks and wireless communication, including Automotive Ethernet (100BASE-T1 / 1000BASE-T1) and TSN, CAN FD, LIN, display interfaces (LVDS, MIPI, GMSL, FPD-Link), USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular (4G/5G), GNSS, and V2X.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills for cross-functional cooperation across the DR community.
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 10+ years of experience in electronic circuit design or connected/infotainment systems within the automotive industry.
- Familiarity with the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
- Proficiency with Ford product development system applications (e.g., WERS, FEDEBOM, Team Center, Integrator, 3DX, etc.).
- Proficiency with model-based systems engineering tools (e.g., MagicDraw / SysML).
- Solid understanding of EMC specifications and mitigation techniques, including high-speed signal integrity.
- In-depth knowledge of the automotive product development lifecycle (e.g., Ford GPDS) from concept to mass production.
- Experience with PCB design and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434) and functional safety (ISO 26262) for connected systems.
Key skills
vehicle integrationelectronicspower and thermal performancepackaging
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Mechatronic Design and Release Engineer – In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI)
The Mechatronic Design and Release Engineer is responsible for the development and integration of critical infotainment and connectivity systems, including the IVI ECU (with displays and touchscreens), gateway modules, and the telematics modem (cellular 4G/5G, GNSS/GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth), as well as antennas, eSIM, and V2X. This role focuses on the electronics, power and thermal performance, packaging, and vehicle integration of these systems, ensuring seamless interface with the vehicle's electrical network and high-speed data networks.