Product Development Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Lay out and route multi-GHz, high-speed boards, including through-hole, HDI and ELIC PCBs, using Mentor Xpedition Enterprise layout tools and schematic capture .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeSunrise • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in high-speed PCB design, including proficiency with Mentor Xpedition and other PCB CAD tools. Capable of conducting design experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards.

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High-Speed PCB DesignMentor Xpedition ExpertiseDesign Of ExperimentsStatistical Analysis MethodsECAD Librarian Experience

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Hard Skills

PCB CAD DesignThrough-Hole PCBHDI PCBELIC PCBMixed Circuit DesignSignal Board DesignCost OptimizationDFM and DFA ReviewStatistical MethodsAutomation Scripting

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCollaboration SkillsLeadership SkillsEffective CommunicationSelf-Starter

Tools & Technologies

Mentor XpeditionFablinkValorNPIPolar SimulationMinitabExcelPowerPointWordOutlook

Industry Keywords

Automotive Industry StandardsIPC StandardsPCB Fabrication GuidelinesRouting ProtocolsDDRRF CircuitAntennaEthernetPCIe

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lay out and route multi-GHz, high-speed boards, including through-hole, HDI and ELIC PCBs, using Mentor Xpedition Enterprise layout tools and schematic capture
Complete board files, generate BOMs and upload them to PLM
Design mixed circuit and signal boards using fine-pitch and ball grid array ICs and large through-hole parts
Propose stackups aligned with design requirements and cost efficiency
Author cost-optimization panelization studies and identify cost-saving opportunities
Close DFMs and DFAs; review, document and resolve root causes of PCB fabrication FAIs and DFMs, and approve first article inspections
Collaborate with fabrication and assembly suppliers on DFM and DFA requirements and fabrication tools
Track bare-board compliance with performance and reliability requirements
Improve design rules; write technical specifications, instructions and process documentation
Assist in creating ECAD component library parts
Design experiments and analyze raw data using statistical methods
Arrange and participate in layout design reviews and interface with other engineering disciplines
Handle multiple designs in parallel and deliver on-time, on-quality PCB CAD releases, including extended hours during peak release periods
Stay current on PCB materials, fabrication guidelines and IPC standards
Travel occasionally to support PCB assembly and fabrication efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
At least 3 years of experience designing high-speed digital circuit boards
At least 3 years of experience with PCB CAD design, including through-hole, HDI and ELIC PCBs
Expert knowledge of PCB design tools such as Mentor Xpedition, Fablink, ValorNPI and Polar
Familiarity with routing protocols for DDR, RF circuit and antenna, Ethernet and PCIe
Familiarity with design of experiments and statistical analysis methods
ECAD librarian experience
Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Polar simulation and Minitab
Working knowledge of automotive industry standards
Proficiency with simulation tools for impedance and stackup planning
Ability to write scripts that automate or speed up the design tool environment
Strong interpersonal, collaboration and leadership skills, and a motivated, self-starting approach
Ability to communicate effectively with business users and engineers, including globally distributed teams
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
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
Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day