Ford Motor Company · 1 day ago
Staff Geartrain Design and Analysis Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$147K/yr - $277K/yr
7+ years expFord Motor Company is dedicated to building a better world through innovative transportation solutions. As a Staff Geartrain Design & Analysis Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of next-generation EV drivetrains, focusing on optimizing geartrain components and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and performance.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead the design and optimization for geartrain components and features such as teeth (setting module, helix angle, microgeometry, etc.), webbing, differential housings, shafts, and structures for durability, mass, cost, and robustness
Evaluate and understand the correlation between predicted and measured results by collaborating closely with test engineers and NVH subject matter experts to validate geartrain designs
Support efforts for setup and improvements to data acquisition systems and test fixture design (4 square, transmission error, friction loss, NVH)
Develop and iterate design processes and optimization tools for rapid deployment of highly refined geartrain systems
Identify opportunities to further optimize geartrain system manufacturing processes, material selection and heat treatment specifications
Interact with vendors, manufacturing representatives and other industrialization personnel to ensure high quality products arrive where they are needed in time to support the scheduled activities. Travel as required to support this
Contribute to design reviews, test plans, and requirement reviews to further optimize the powertrain system cross functionally. Interactions will include, but not be limited to geartrain, bearings, differential, lubrication, thermals, structures, motor design, etc
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation and reports related to development work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
>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
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.
Company
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