Ford Motor Company · 2 weeks ago
Student Worker Program – Drive Unit Inverter Mechanical Design Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New GradFord Motor Company is a leader in automotive innovation and is seeking a Student Worker for their Advanced EV Development team. The role involves hands-on experience in mechanical design engineering, focusing on the development of next-generation electric vehicle drive systems.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and execute tests such as designs of experiments for processes and durability tests for design validation
Prototype new concepts and system architectures for next-generation drive unit inverters
Operate as a member of the core engineering team with the responsibility of executing projects that are critical to the success of this program
Execute complex projects from start to finish while working closely with cross-functional engineering teams
You will have access to experts in all domains related to electric propulsion and power electronics
You will have access to leading engineering tools and resources to design, prototype, and test hardware
Qualification
Required
Actively pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Hands-on experience designing, building, and testing hardware
Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD, Catia preferred) software
Preferred
Exposure to electric drive systems or power electronics
Experience executing designs of experiments
Experience designing and fabricating prototype tools and fixtures
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
Founded in 1903
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
Recent News
2026-01-09
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