Electrical Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Design schematics and layouts for key electrical boards .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $118,700 - $198,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering design, including schematic creation, board layout, and integration of electrical systems into vehicles. Proficient in using Altium eCAD tools and experienced in automotive design standards and validation testing processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor Of Science Degree In Electrical EngineeringAltium eCAD ToolsDC/DC ConvertersPython ScriptingAutomotive Design (AECxxx, CAN, LIN, T1S)

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Hard Skills

Board DesignAnalog CircuitsDigital LogicMicroprocessorsValidation TestingProduction Design ProcessesCommon Data BusesTransmission LinesMotors And EncodersDisplay, Audio And Camera Technologies

Soft Skills

GuidanceCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

HyperLynxEthernet Networking

Industry Keywords

JDM/OEMElectrical ArchitectureRapid PrototypingDesign TradeoffsReliability Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design schematics and layouts for key electrical boards
Provide guidance to JDM/OEMs on executing designs
Bring up in-house and JDM/OEM designs
Test designs for reliability and validity
Implement changes to address issues found during testing
Create rapid prototypes using off-the-shelf parts
Understand design tradeoffs and mitigate risks affecting team progress
Work with other engineering teams to integrate electrical designs into vehicles
Help define electrical architecture and execution
Architect, implement and design boards for on-vehicle and off-vehicle components
Develop product-differentiating, customer-facing designs and circuits for new product features

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
Experience working with Altium eCAD tools
Experience working with contract manufacturers and OEMs
Knowledge of DC/DC converters, transmission lines, common data buses, analog circuits, board design and layout best practices
Python scripting experience
C/C++ coding experience
Design experience using microprocessors and digital logic
Knowledge in display, audio and camera technologies
Experience with motors and encoders
Experience using SI tools such as HyperLynx
Experience in Ethernet networking
Experience in automotive design (AECxxx, CAN, LIN, T1S)
Experience with validation testing and production design processes
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Verification of employment eligibility required at hire

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
Family building benefits including 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
Visa sponsorship available