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Staff Motor Controls Engineer

2 months ago

Palo Alto, United States Ford Motor Company Full time

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

Ford Model E is responsible for developing the key technologies and capabilities – such as EV platforms, batteries, e-motors, inverters, charging and recycling – to create ground-up, breakthrough electric vehicles. By joining the best software, engineering, design and UX talent, you will be a part of creating new technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the Ford Model E team means building the future as Ford’s center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services.

The Powertrain Motor Design Engineer is responsible for the generation of EV motor designs, owning design direction from concept through high volume production.

What you’ll be able to do:

  • Lead electric motor mechanical design to develop new motor designs that optimize performance and cost

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electromagnetic, manufacturing and quality teams, to ensure that designs are optimized for production and meet quality standards

  • Manage the design process from concept to production, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget

  • Conduct design reviews and provide technical guidance to the electric motor design team

  • Validate quoted costs vs. reality of production, and eliminate supplier waste for optimized cost

  • Help define and drive program schedule based on supplier lead-times

  • Ensure engineering design work and supplier milestones are met

  • Directly contribute to hiring and building out of engineering teams

The minimum requirements we seek:

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

  • 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and releasing electric motors

  • 3+ years of experience in a factory setting launching new products

  • Familiarity with GD&T and DFM

  • An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team

  • Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products and prototyping powertrain systems

  • Strong engineering fundamentals, and ability to apply broadly to vehicle systems and manufacturing processes

Preferred Requirements:

  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

  • 5+ years of experience in automotive or related high volume manufacturing field

  • High level of expertise and proficiency with Catia, Enovia, or similar tools including drawing and modelling practices and methodologies

  • Experience in stampings, wire forming, welding and other high-volume processes

  • Working knowledge of HV motor insulation systems and materials

  • FEA and thermal modelling experience

  • Expert in GD&T and DFM, especially for high volume products

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

  • A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement

What you’ll receive in return:

As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.

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. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority.  Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combatting COVID-19.  As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons.  Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen.  As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption.

Requisition ID : 32387

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