Ford Motor Company
Functional Safety Engineer
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Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer‑obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data‑driven and is dedicated to delivering industry‑leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.
As a key member of an exciting team leading Functional Safety activities in Product Development, this role involves working with technology subject matter experts to conduct Functional Safety analysis using efficient model‑based systems engineering (MBSE / SysML) tools. Additionally, you will work with global teams to design simple and safe systems that bring advanced distributed technology from research to production. This role promotes technical growth and team collaboration.
Responsibilities
Within the first 6 months, rapidly begin to work with cross‑functional and global teams within Product Development to conduct ISO 26262 Functional Safety analysis of challenging new and carry‑over technology, including powertrain, chassis, driveline and suspension.
Within the first year, become a subject matter expert in Ford ISO 26262 processes, methods, tools, and information (formal and on the job training will be provided).
Results in becoming a technical Functional Safety and systems engineering key resource in Product Development.
Within the first year, become a leader in creating and continuously improving innovative, simple and safe advanced system designs. Work with other Functional Safety engineers to complete foundational and future Functional Safety analysis.
Work with other Functional Safety Engineers to create globally common safety ratings, processes, methods, tools, training, and help to accelerate global adoption of SysML based Functional Safety analysis at Ford.
Results in moving fast, adaptable and continuously innovating great systems engineering into key technology at Ford.
Qualifications
You’ll have…
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
2+ years of experience engineering software‑enabled systems
1 year of experience in applied vehicle dynamics in support of Powertrain or Chassis systems
Even better, you may have…
Masters of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
5+ years of experience engineering software‑enabled systems
3+ years of experience in applied vehicle dynamics in support of Powertrain or Chassis systems
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.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here.
This position is a range of salary grades 6‑8.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1‑888‑336‑0660.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
Seniority Level Associate
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer‑obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data‑driven and is dedicated to delivering industry‑leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.
As a key member of an exciting team leading Functional Safety activities in Product Development, this role involves working with technology subject matter experts to conduct Functional Safety analysis using efficient model‑based systems engineering (MBSE / SysML) tools. Additionally, you will work with global teams to design simple and safe systems that bring advanced distributed technology from research to production. This role promotes technical growth and team collaboration.
Responsibilities
Within the first 6 months, rapidly begin to work with cross‑functional and global teams within Product Development to conduct ISO 26262 Functional Safety analysis of challenging new and carry‑over technology, including powertrain, chassis, driveline and suspension.
Within the first year, become a subject matter expert in Ford ISO 26262 processes, methods, tools, and information (formal and on the job training will be provided).
Results in becoming a technical Functional Safety and systems engineering key resource in Product Development.
Within the first year, become a leader in creating and continuously improving innovative, simple and safe advanced system designs. Work with other Functional Safety engineers to complete foundational and future Functional Safety analysis.
Work with other Functional Safety Engineers to create globally common safety ratings, processes, methods, tools, training, and help to accelerate global adoption of SysML based Functional Safety analysis at Ford.
Results in moving fast, adaptable and continuously innovating great systems engineering into key technology at Ford.
Qualifications
You’ll have…
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
2+ years of experience engineering software‑enabled systems
1 year of experience in applied vehicle dynamics in support of Powertrain or Chassis systems
Even better, you may have…
Masters of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
5+ years of experience engineering software‑enabled systems
3+ years of experience in applied vehicle dynamics in support of Powertrain or Chassis systems
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.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here.
This position is a range of salary grades 6‑8.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1‑888‑336‑0660.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
Seniority Level Associate
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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