Mechatronics Subsystems Application Engineer
Ford Motor Company
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- Location
- Dearborn, MI
- Posted
- Oct 19
- 3 days ago
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Ford Motor Company
Automotive · 10,001+ employees
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- 5+ years' experience delivering products, systems, or features from conception to launch.
- 3+ years' of demonstrable experience with positive teamwork ethics and the ability to collaborate across competing engineering domains.
- 3 years' of demonstrated capability of working in a cross-functional team environment.
- Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- Experience as a mechatronics subsystem application engineer supporting the integration, validation, launch, and issue resolution of vehicle body and comfort features—such as seating, power delivery, lighting, climate control, access/locking, closures, and window systems.
- 2+ years' experience developing or reviewing Interface Control Documents (ICDs), boundary diagrams, or subsystem-level electrical/mechanical specifications. Experience bridging the gap between physical hardware limitations and software controls (Mechatronics).
- Experience with Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS) deliverables and timing. Proficiency in JIRA, FEDE and JAMA, with technical experience using VSEM, Boundary Diagrams, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs). Experience with in-vehicle architectures, network communications (CAN, LIN, Ethernet), and their constraints/complexity.
- Experience with Component Design and Release (D&R), program management and planning, business strategy, and product coordination.
- Experience with risk management techniques, 8D/14D problem-solving, and active vehicle build triage (Breadboard, HIL, plant floor).
- Hands-on experience with physical-to-electrical modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Mathcad).
- Prior experience acting as a Systems Engineer, Subsystem Lead, or Integration/Test Engineer on a major vehicle program.
- Demonstrated mindset of Continuous Improvement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Mechatronics Subsystems Application Engineer
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
If you possess exceptional business acumen and the ability to see the forest AND the trees, you can make the most of your unique insight and expertise as part of Ford’s Global Strategy team. We provide the thought leadership that helps advance Ford’s strategic objectives. We translate information into action as we apply in-depth knowledge to enable timely decisions and responsible allocation of enterprise resources.