Mechatronics Engineer – Fuel Subsystem, Propulsion

Ford Motor Company

. Execute cross-domain mechatronics subsystem integration across vehicle programs .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,480 - $162,120 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechatronics subsystem integration, with a strong focus on electro-mechanical requirements, subsystem electrical architectures, and cross-domain collaboration. Proven ability to manage timelines, risk mitigation, and deliver comprehensive verification and sign-off plans in automotive propulsion systems.

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Mechatronics Subsystem IntegrationElectro-Mechanical Requirements DefinitionAutomotive Propulsion Subsystems ExperienceAgile and Waterfall MethodologiesCross-Functional Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Subsystem Electrical ArchitecturesBoundary DiagramsInterface Control DocumentsTransfer-Function ModelsVerification and Sign-Off PlansMathematical ModelsEngineering FrameworksRoot Cause AnalysisRisk Mitigation PlanningSystem Performance Specifications

Soft Skills

Positive Teamwork EthicsCollaboration Across Engineering Domains

Tools & Technologies

JIRAFEDEJAMAVSEMCANLINEthernetMATLAB/SimulinkMathcadFord GPDS Deliverables

Industry Keywords

Automotive EngineeringMechatronicsSystems EngineeringDesign and ReleaseCross-Domain Integration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute cross-domain mechatronics subsystem integration across vehicle programs
Own fuel-system mechatronic subsystems and manage physical-to-electrical transfer functions
Bridge Electronics, Mechanical Hardware, Features, Controls, and Software teams
Define electro-mechanical requirements, interfaces, subsystem electrical architectures, and system performance specifications
Test and validate electro-mechanical subsystems
Apply standardized templates, mathematical models, and engineering frameworks to vehicle programs
Decompose feature- and system-level requests into synchronized mechanical, electrical, and software requirements
Develop Subsystem Boundary Diagrams, Interface Control Documents, and Subsystem Electrical Block Diagrams
Lead vehicle-build issue triage across Breadboard, HIL, and plant-floor environments
Investigate data logs, identify root causes, and define containment plans for cross-domain failures
Align Agile software sprints with Waterfall mechanical hardware timelines
Manage subsystem timelines, risk mitigation plans, and integration readiness against GPDS milestones
Ensure traceability from feature intent to component execution
Develop subsystem verification and sign-off plans
Deliver boundary diagrams, CDS specifications, transfer-function models, integration-readiness reviews, root-cause and containment plans, and verification/sign-off plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent
5+ years’ experience delivering products, systems, Design and Release, or features from conception to launch
5 years of experience demonstrating positive teamwork ethics and the ability to collaborate across competing engineering domains
3+ years of ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
2+ years’ of automotive propulsion subsystems experience
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available
Preferred: Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Preferred: 3+ years’ automotive propulsion subsystems experience
Preferred experience with physical hardware limitations and software controls, Ford GPDS deliverables, JIRA, FEDE, JAMA, VSEM, Boundary Diagrams, CDS, CAN, LIN, Ethernet, Component Design and Release, MATLAB/Simulink, Mathcad, and systems engineering or integration/test roles

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 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