In-Vehicle Infotainment & Connectivity Application Engineer

Position Overview

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We empower you to define and realize your dreams as you accelerate your career with our innovative plans for the future of mobility. Ford Next rapidly incubates and launches new vehicle-adjacent businesses, fostering a startup mindset in a dynamic, flexible environment.

If you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply and be part of defining tomorrow's transportation. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Salary: $109,512.00 - $145,294.80/yr

Location: Dearborn, MI (Hybrid)

Schedule: Hybrid (Remote and Office)

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for program deliverables including sourcing, designing, testing, validation, release, production, and service.
• Collaborate, lead, and interact with multiple teams to ensure quality products are delivered on time, within specifications, and on budget.
• Present and communicate effectively with suppliers, management, and team members regarding safety, regulatory, and design changes as well as validation testing.
• Assess and decipher mechanical, software, and program specifications to design, develop, and sign off on Instrument Clusters based on program requirements and system architecture.
• Domestic and international travel required up to 5%.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, including:
  • 2 years in developing, sourcing, planning, and implementing engineering projects with platforms such as FEDE, WERS, TeamCenter, GPIRS, or VSEM, performing SCCAF APQP assessments, and leading team reviews.
  • 2 years utilizing multiple engineering programs (e.g. FEDE, WERS, Vanguard, Microsoft, CAD, TeamCenter) and conducting HIL, SIL, and breadboard testing.
  • 1 year supporting To4 sourcing (including ESOW, SOBA, Engineering Concepts) and leading part delivery including meeting agreed pedigree and prototype development.

Benefits & Perks

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized back-up child care.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Paid time off with the option to purchase additional vacation days.