Student Worker Program – Closures Systems Engineering, Advanced EV Development jobs in United States
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Ford Motor Company · 20 hours ago

Student Worker Program – Closures Systems Engineering, Advanced EV Development

Ford Motor Company is a leader in the automotive industry dedicated to innovation and the future of mobility. They are seeking a student worker to join their Advanced EV Development team, where the intern will assist in closure CAD design and contribute to the development of electric vehicle sealing systems.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for closure CAD design and release
Plan, conceptualize, and develop designs to effectively support existing and new product offerings
Develop testing processes and perform testing and validation of new designs
Coordinate with design team on concept realization and feasibility using rapid prototyping methodologies. Perform engineering calculations to support design work
Use engineering analysis and simulation to design in product quality in the early design stages and reduce iteration and issues during new product introduction
Create design documentation for release to manufacturing including part/assembly drawings
Support program through production tooling, qualification testing, and manufacturing introduction
Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications using CAD software
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and work with vendors and contractors
Examine total cost of each project, while the effectiveness and safety of each design as a high priority
Participate in activities to verify the accuracy of designs, while documenting each process
Construct all bills of material for the designs and maintain accurate records

Qualification

Catia V5/6Product development processAutomotive systems knowledgeConfluenceJIRAKinematic modelingDynamics modelingContinuous improvement mindsetCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Currently studying Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field
Experience with Catia V5/6, 3DX and or other CAD packages
Detailed knowledge of the product development process from design, development, validation and industrialization
Knowledge of the materials, processes & technologies used to deliver automotive systems or equivalent products
Proven experience driving progress on multiple projects across multiple locations and timelines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high-performing team
A system approach with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement
Experience with Confluence and JIRA applications

Preferred

Ability to post-process CAE data (META, Altair Hyperview, etc.)
Experience with kinematic & dynamics modeling (Python, MATLAB, etc.)
Experience in an automotive product development environment, or analogous exposure

Benefits

High level of involvement with an exceptional team of industry innovators and visionaries
Contribute in a meaningful way to our important, breakthrough work
Develop the skills that will give you a significant edge in your future career pursuits

Company

Ford Motor Company

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We don't just make history -- we make the future.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$16.23B
Key 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

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James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
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Efrat Barit
COO
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