ADAS Sensor (Camera, Radar, or Optical) Hardware Engineer
Ford Motor Company
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
In this position...
You will use your technical expertise to make driving safer, easier and better
for our customers. The Advance Driver Assistance Technology (ADAS) team develops
state-of-the-art software and algorithms to deliver best-in-class features like
adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring,
driver monitoring, and 360 camera systems.
We are seeking a highly driven engineer responsible for the core development
work for ADAS sensors. You would lead hardware and software core development and
own requirements for these systems that control ADAS features across all vehicle
programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
What you'll do...
* Lead Core design work for ADAS components per the Global Product Development
System process on various vehicle programs.
* Provide cost-efficient and quality parts on time, maintaining ownership and
governance of component-specific robustness quality documentation (DFMEA,
DVP&R, SCCAF, etc.).
* Lead the Sourcing Process, including investment, piece price, and tooling
cost reviews, and prepare initial and final sourcing documents including
ESOW, Engineering Specifications, System and Component Requirements.
* Manage and execute software technical design reviews and releases for
prototype, production, and service
* Lead and perform Failure Mode Avoidance and Functional Safety analyses to
examine potential failure modes and design suitable prevention strategies.
* Conduct Technical Design Reviews, interfacing with Ford application
activities and supplier engineering (software, hardware, mechanical, etc.).
* Lead in the creation and signoff of E/E information like WCCA, Device
Transmittals, Specifications, and Electrical Schematics.
* Support Vehicle Operations activities to determine appropriate assembly and
testing processes.
* Interface with other engineers, Vehicle Engineering, suppliers, and
management to ensure compliance with required specifications and efficient
critical decision-making.
* Support program-related work such as Bill of Materials (BOM), integration and
packaging, parts release, requirements compliance, Engineering Signoff,
2-pagers, AIMs, FMA, Subsystem/Supplier work plans, DVP&R, and Engineering
Sign-off.
* Analyze data, identify root causes of issues, and develop corrective actions
to optimize processes and achieve desired outcomes. Strong systems
engineering approach to problem-solving and design. Drive troubleshooting and
development of solutions for Hardware, Software, and packaging issues found
during validation and launch using problem-solving best practices (8D, Is/Is
not, 3L5W, fishbones, etc.).
* Support prototype builds and vehicle launch, which may require travel.
* Identify validation, durability, and functional testing required for a given
program’s change scope.
* Support ongoing warranty reduction and improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS
You'll bring...
* BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or strongly related equivalent
* Experience with packaging electronic modules and components in vehicles
* 3+ years of experience in Hardware Design of E/E components.
* 7+ years of experience with Automotive Component or Subsystem Product
Development tools and processes.
* Strong understanding and application of engineering disciplines (engineering
specifications, systems engineering, design validation, failure mode
analysis, 8D, Six Sigma, etc.).
* An expertise in analyzing and resolving complex issues.
* Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, self-motivated, proactive, eager to
take responsibility, and deliver results with minimal supervision.
* Outstanding supplier relationship skills to coach and lead suppliers as
required.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
* Ability to quickly learn the job (with mentoring from others) and then be
able to self-lead the D&R Application work on programs.
* Ability to clearly and concisely communicate and interact with others, both
orally and in writing.
* Ability to travel
Even better you, my have...
* MSEE or advanced degree preferred.
* 5+ years of E/E Layout, WCCA, or other industrialization of electronics
experience.
* Experience with ADAS sensing technologies (e.g., ECU, camera, radar, lidar,
ultrasonic).
* Electrical and Mechanical subsystems, brackets design experience.
* Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and champion issue
resolution to get the job done.
* Strong knowledge of E/E Systems and how E/E components interface with other
vehicle systems.
* Motivation to bring new technologies from concept to production in a short
time period.
* Diagnostic tools and troubleshooting familiarity (DET, CANAlyzer, DTCs, DIDs
etc.).
* Thorough understanding of vehicle electrical systems and electrical
design/development processes.
* Understanding of production, industrialization, and PPAP processes.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from
what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company,
we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose
what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep
you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a
series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a
technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you
choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs,
subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense
reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management
leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and
New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 5 - 8 and ranges from $66,660 -$170,000.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSR [https://fordcareers.co/GSR]
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to
work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be
required at the time of hire.
This position is hybrid (onsite four days per week) for candidates.
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-CL2
You will use your technical expertise to make driving safer, easier and better
for our customers. The Advance Driver Assistance Technology (ADAS) team develops
state-of-the-art software and algorithms to deliver best-in-class features like
adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring,
driver monitoring, and 360 camera systems.
We are seeking a highly driven engineer responsible for the core development
work for ADAS sensors. You would lead hardware and software core development and
own requirements for these systems that control ADAS features across all vehicle
programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
What you'll do...
* Lead Core design work for ADAS components per the Global Product Development
System process on various vehicle programs.
* Provide cost-efficient and quality parts on time, maintaining ownership and
governance of component-specific robustness quality documentation (DFMEA,
DVP&R, SCCAF, etc.).
* Lead the Sourcing Process, including investment, piece price, and tooling
cost reviews, and prepare initial and final sourcing documents including
ESOW, Engineering Specifications, System and Component Requirements.
* Manage and execute software technical design reviews and releases for
prototype, production, and service
* Lead and perform Failure Mode Avoidance and Functional Safety analyses to
examine potential failure modes and design suitable prevention strategies.
* Conduct Technical Design Reviews, interfacing with Ford application
activities and supplier engineering (software, hardware, mechanical, etc.).
* Lead in the creation and signoff of E/E information like WCCA, Device
Transmittals, Specifications, and Electrical Schematics.
* Support Vehicle Operations activities to determine appropriate assembly and
testing processes.
* Interface with other engineers, Vehicle Engineering, suppliers, and
management to ensure compliance with required specifications and efficient
critical decision-making.
* Support program-related work such as Bill of Materials (BOM), integration and
packaging, parts release, requirements compliance, Engineering Signoff,
2-pagers, AIMs, FMA, Subsystem/Supplier work plans, DVP&R, and Engineering
Sign-off.
* Analyze data, identify root causes of issues, and develop corrective actions
to optimize processes and achieve desired outcomes. Strong systems
engineering approach to problem-solving and design. Drive troubleshooting and
development of solutions for Hardware, Software, and packaging issues found
during validation and launch using problem-solving best practices (8D, Is/Is
not, 3L5W, fishbones, etc.).
* Support prototype builds and vehicle launch, which may require travel.
* Identify validation, durability, and functional testing required for a given
program’s change scope.
* Support ongoing warranty reduction and improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS
You'll bring...
* BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or strongly related equivalent
* Experience with packaging electronic modules and components in vehicles
* 3+ years of experience in Hardware Design of E/E components.
* 7+ years of experience with Automotive Component or Subsystem Product
Development tools and processes.
* Strong understanding and application of engineering disciplines (engineering
specifications, systems engineering, design validation, failure mode
analysis, 8D, Six Sigma, etc.).
* An expertise in analyzing and resolving complex issues.
* Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, self-motivated, proactive, eager to
take responsibility, and deliver results with minimal supervision.
* Outstanding supplier relationship skills to coach and lead suppliers as
required.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
* Ability to quickly learn the job (with mentoring from others) and then be
able to self-lead the D&R Application work on programs.
* Ability to clearly and concisely communicate and interact with others, both
orally and in writing.
* Ability to travel
Even better you, my have...
* MSEE or advanced degree preferred.
* 5+ years of E/E Layout, WCCA, or other industrialization of electronics
experience.
* Experience with ADAS sensing technologies (e.g., ECU, camera, radar, lidar,
ultrasonic).
* Electrical and Mechanical subsystems, brackets design experience.
* Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and champion issue
resolution to get the job done.
* Strong knowledge of E/E Systems and how E/E components interface with other
vehicle systems.
* Motivation to bring new technologies from concept to production in a short
time period.
* Diagnostic tools and troubleshooting familiarity (DET, CANAlyzer, DTCs, DIDs
etc.).
* Thorough understanding of vehicle electrical systems and electrical
design/development processes.
* Understanding of production, industrialization, and PPAP processes.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from
what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company,
we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose
what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep
you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a
series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a
technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you
choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs,
subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense
reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management
leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and
New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 5 - 8 and ranges from $66,660 -$170,000.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSR [https://fordcareers.co/GSR]
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to
work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be
required at the time of hire.
This position is hybrid (onsite four days per week) for candidates.
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-CL2