Feature Systems Engineer – Enclosures Domain
Ford Motor Company
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Cyber SecurityPython
About the role
- Execute a Systems Engineering approach to new feature design to meet customer needs.
- Develop feature/functional/implementation specifications, feature Failure Mode Avoidance documentation, feature verification plan, functional safety assessment, cybersecurity assessment & mitigation to meet use case attribute targets
- Design feature system using Model Based Systems Engineering & Software Development (i.e. python) and software requirement tools (ex: Gherkin) for design and documentation.
- Develop high level network, wiring and power distribution topologies / schematics / block diagrams
- Allocate features and functions across electronic modules and subsystems to meet cost, quality and feature performance targets
- Develop feature specifications, feature Failure Mode Avoidance documentation, feature verification plan, etc.
- Review existing system designs to find new opportunities for cost or quality improvement. Interact with program teams, core engineers and functional areas to create balanced solutions to competing requirements
- Develop relationships with cross functional teams and supply base to learn about the latest technologies and possible implementation
- Analyze complex cross-functional systems and implement innovative solutions
- Lead trade-off discussions with cross-functional teams
- Communicate complex systems, issues and resolutions in a clear and concise manner
- Utilize connected data & data analytics to develop a deep understanding of the customer
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics or related field
- 3+ years of experience with vehicle electrical systems and/or features
- Strong learning agility, systems thinking and analytical skills
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams
- Functional knowledge of electrical module design, networking, wiring, power distribution, body systems, chassis systems, etc.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to quickly understand and articulate complex issues
- Emotional resilience to negotiate cross functional trade-offs
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics or related field (even better)
- 5+ years of experience with vehicle electrical systems and/or features (even better)
- Hands on experience with Gherkin and/or Github (even better).
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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Model Based Systems EngineeringPythonGherkinelectrical module designnetworkingwiringpower distributionbody systemschassis systemsdata analytics
Soft skills
learning agilitysystems thinkinganalytical skillsleadershipcommunicationemotional resiliencenegotiation
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree in MechatronicsMaster's Degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster's Degree in Computer EngineeringMaster's Degree in Mechatronics