Electrical Systems Integration Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Ford Racing electrical engineer integrating and validating systems for high-performance vehicles. Leading design reviews, vehicle launches, testing, suppliers, and electrical issue resolution.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeAllen Park • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automotive electrical systems, including design, validation testing, and troubleshooting. Proficient in utilizing Ford engineering tools and methodologies to support vehicle performance and compliance with regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Automotive Electrical SystemsFord Engineering ToolsCAN Tools and TroubleshootingProject Management SkillsElectrical Device Transmittal Management

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Hard Skills

Electrical Design and DevelopmentValidation TestingBOM ManagementSystem-Level Electrical FunctionsRoot-Cause AnalysisElectrical Module ConfigurationHigh-Performance Vehicle EngineeringDFMEASix SigmaGPDS Deliverables

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsEffective CommunicationRelationship BuildingLeadership BehaviorsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

FEDE BOMWERSAIMSJIRA5/8DsFEDE DVPDiagnostic Engineering ToolMyCanicData LoggerVSCS

Industry Keywords

Automotive EngineeringElectrical Systems EngineeringMotorsport ProgramsVehicle ConfigurationPerformance Vehicles

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop Ford Performance-specific electrical content
Coordinate technical design reviews between component and EDS engineers
Survey engineers for components with electrical interfaces and populate device transmittals into VSEM for EDS wiring development
Build DV requirements for system-level electrical functions and perform validation testing
Support BOM sign-offs for pre-production build events
Represent the electrical team on evaluation drives
Root-cause and fix electrical issues on vehicles
Support offsite vehicle-level DV testing
Configure, update, and root-cause electrical modules and systems during breadboard activities
Provide onsite support for vehicle builds at the assembly plant
Lead full-service suppliers and other internal/external resources
Lead system designs supporting vehicle performance targets
Assure conformance to Ford Racing DNA and applicable Ford and regulatory requirements
Develop innovative solutions for performance vehicles
Support supplier sourcing processes and FMA activities
Handle program and engineering GPDS deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
Master degree preferred
5+ years experience in automotive electrical systems
Understanding of GPDS deliverables and Ford engineering tools, including FEDE BOM, WERS, Bill of Material, AIMS, JIRA, 5/8Ds, FEDE DVP, Engineering Sign Off, DFMEA, and Six Sigma
Experience launching new vehicles
Ability to handle complex tasks and complicated situations under compressed timing
Planning, organizational, and project management skills with accurate follow-up
Strong One Ford Leadership Behaviors with proven ability to drive and deliver results
Effective written and oral presentation skills
Ability to build relationships with multi-functional teams
Experience with CAN tools, module software flashing, CAN network troubleshooting, bus queries, CAN logs and data collection, Diagnostic Engineering Tool, MyCanic, Data Logger, and vehicle configuration (VSCS)
Hands-on experience with CAN bus tools beyond basic troubleshooting and ability to independently debug intermittent network faults
Prior experience with VSEM or similar electrical device transmittal/vehicle systems engineering management tools
Background in high-performance or motorsport vehicle programs is advantageous
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and 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
Option to purchase additional vacation time