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We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking and User Experience methods, you will work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We are seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies and more!

What you'll do...

Lead the design and release of future high voltage battery bus bar modules (BBM), which consists of cell to cell connections, cell voltage and temperature sensing. Deliver quality, cost, weight and functional requirements while meeting program milestones.

The engineer will work closely with Ford engineers responsible for HV battery structures, cell arrays, and other components which interact with the bus bar module to ensure all requirements and specifications are met when packaging the high voltage battery system.

Design and release of high voltage BBM for future model electric and/or hybrid electric Programs including:

Lead sizing studies of wiring, FPC traces and bus bar plates for series and parallel connections.

Design of retention features like brackets, clips, frames, etc.

Joining technologies such as crimps, connectors, methods of soldering, heat staking.

Creepage and clearance requirements.

Basic elements of injected molded plastics technologies.

Conformal coatings.

Dimensional tolerancing and locating methods.

Support launch of unit HV battery programs at local facilities.

Support internal HV Battery and array packaging studies; Manage Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers; Interpret and apply industry and Ford component/packaging requirements and specifications.

Responsible for leading component program module team (CPMT) team comprised of suppliers, Purchasing/STA, Manufacturing, attribute teams, interfacing CPMT's, and Vehicle team.

Manage quality foundation documents including DFMEA, SDS, DVP&R.

Achieve PPAP with zero deviations.

You'll have...

BS in Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical or other applied science degree

3+ years engineering experience

Experience with high voltage component design and release responsibilities.

Knowledge of high voltage automotive systems and electric and/or hybrid electric vehicle systems preferred, but not required.

Even better, you may have...

M.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or applied science degree.

Practical knowledge including design, sizing, and packaging.

Experience in multiple battery cell technologies (prismatic, cylindrical, etc).

Prior Design and Release experience preferred.

Ability to coordinate CAD support.

Ability to work effectively with various functions of a vehicle program.

Proactive, self-motivated, and attention to detail.

Strong teamwork, organizational, oral communication, and written communication skills.

Strong leadership skills, able to effectively interact with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD

This position is a salary grade 7.

Visa sponsorship is not 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.

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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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Requisition ID : 30246