Ford Motor Company · 1 day ago
Senior Geartrain Design Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in automotive manufacturing, focusing on the future of electric vehicles. As a Senior Geartrain Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of next-generation EV drivetrains, overseeing hardware from concept to production while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure excellence in delivery.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Design and optimize geartrain componentry such as webbing, differential housings, shafts, and structures for strength, mass, cost, and fatigue using CAE tools
Evaluate and understand the correlation between predicted and measured results by collaborating closely with test engineers and subject matter experts validate geartrain hardware
Familiarity with data acquisition systems and test fixture design (4 square, transmission error, friction loss, NVH)
Propose and implement system improvements, work closely with teams to make sure such improvements are effectively implemented
Contribute to design reviews, test plans, and requirement reviews to further optimize the powertrain system cross functionally
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation and reports related to development work
Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's, Master's, or PHD in mechanical engineering or related field
3 - 7 years of experience designing, developing, and validating geartrain hardware
Experience optimizing geartrain systems utilizing CAE tools such as ANSYS, FEMFAT, Romax, LDP, GT-Suite, MATLAB or equivalent applications
Experience with instrumentation and measurement of geartrain systems in a lab environment
Strong sense of ownership
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong first principles understanding
An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement
Preferred
Familiarity with data acquisition systems and test fixture design (4 square, transmission error, friction loss, NVH)
Benefits
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.
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