Ford Motor Company · 1 day ago
Student Worker Program - Associate Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) Design Engineer
Long Beach, CA
Part-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelFord Motor Company is a leading automotive manufacturer seeking a Student Worker Program - Associate Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) Design Engineer. In this role, you will design and develop wire harness solutions for electric vehicles, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize vehicle harness designs and components using 3D CAD, focusing on efficient wiring routings and innovative solutions
Perform static and dynamic simulations to analyze wire harness behavior, identifying potential failure points and enhancing designs for durability and reliability
Collaborate with EDS engineers to improve ECAD and MCAD processes, including refining component databases and optimizing selection strategies
Build and test physical prototypes of wire harness designs using various manufacturing techniques (e.g., 3D printing, manual assembly) to validate concepts and iterate designs
Explore and implement new harness technologies for both prototype and production-ready designs, ensuring alignment with manufacturing processes
Support vehicle integration and testing by troubleshooting electrical test assets (e.g., test benches, lab-cars) to validate electrical design functionality
Actively engage in comprehensive testing and validation activities to ensure efficient system functionality and performance
Prepare detailed technical documentation and reports for internal and external stakeholders, taking ownership of and resolving technical issues efficiently
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a B.S in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Support vehicle integration and testing by troubleshooting electrical test assets (e.g., test benches, lab-cars) to validate electrical design functionality
Actively engage in comprehensive testing and validation activities to ensure efficient system functionality and performance
Prepare detailed technical documentation and reports for internal and external stakeholders, taking ownership of and resolving technical issues efficiently
Preferred
Experience and working knowledge of systems development, vehicle electrical architecture, functional safety, and component level integration planning
Strong interest in mechanical integration focused on automotive electronics
Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them to automotive concepts
Experience with electrical / electro-mechanical devices involving networked microcontrollers and embedded software
Experience with debugging and diagnosing issues across electrical, mechanical, and software domains
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 systems approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement
Company
Ford Motor Company
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