Product Development Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Lead electronic hardware design development for closure subsystems, collaborating with suppliers, system design, and architecture teams .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electronic hardware design development for automotive closure subsystems, with a strong focus on compliance with safety standards and integration with vehicle systems. Proficient in engineering analysis methods and skilled in managing supplier relationships and technical documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electronic Circuit DesignAutomotive Control SystemsWorst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA)Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)Ford Product Development System Applications

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Hard Skills

Analog Hardware SystemsDigital Hardware SystemsElectrical Distribution SchematicsEMC SpecificationsPCB DesignEngineering Analysis MethodsLoad AnalysisFailure Mode AnalysisTechnical SpecificationsRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingComplex Problem-SolvingVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

MathCADMulti-MetersOscilloscopesLogic AnalyzersPower AnalyzersVector Tools (CANalyzer, CANoe)Ford Engineering Documentation Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Automotive Product Development LifecycleClosure SubsystemsFunctional SafetyISO 26262Vehicle Platforms

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead electronic hardware design development for closure subsystems, collaborating with suppliers, system design, and architecture teams
Define, author, and enforce technical specifications, industry standards, and Ford-specific requirements
Perform load analysis and management to optimize power distribution and prevent overloads
Collaborate with Functional Safety teams to ensure compliance with relevant safety standards, including ISO 26262 principles
Ensure integration and compatibility of closure electronics with interfacing vehicle subsystems and components
Serve as the primary technical interface with suppliers and manage design deviations
Liaise with Purchasing, Quality, and Vehicle Platforms
Lead vehicle system compatibility reviews at key GPDS milestones
Lead root cause analysis and resolution of product-related issues
Author and release closure subsystem requirements within Ford engineering documentation systems
Review and approve Module Component Design Specifications
Provide technical support and guidance to global Body Module/Zonal Module application engineers
Assess technical feasibility of new features and requirements through cost, quality, and reliability trade-off analyses
Lead WCCA for closure module hardware designs and resolve identified issues
Support development and release of component-level Hardware Specifications and Device Transmittals
Review and sign off Design Verification and Process Validation plans and reports (DVP&R)
Lead reviews and resolution of test failures with suppliers
Develop and maintain Failure Mode Analysis documentation
Lead technical design review meetings and represent Closure Module teams in management and vehicle program reviews
Review and analyze supplier simulation and verification results for analog, digital hardware, and firmware
Participate in the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for Global Closure Modules

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
5+ years of experience in electronic circuit design, specifically within automotive control systems or similar complex embedded hardware
Thorough understanding of analog and digital hardware systems, particularly as applied to automotive control systems
In-depth knowledge of the automotive product development lifecycle from concept to mass production
Proficiency in reading and interpreting automotive electrical distribution schematics
Solid understanding of EMC specifications and mitigation techniques
Proficiency in engineering analysis methods, including Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA) using tools like MathCAD or similar simulation software
Proficiency with laboratory test equipment (e.g., multi-meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers)
Experience with PCB design and manufacturing processes
Strong critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex technical information effectively
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available
Master’s degree in electrical engineering (preferred)
10+ years of experience in electronic circuit design or similar experience within the automotive industry (preferred)
Familiarity with the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) (preferred)
Experience with Vector tools such as CANalyzer or CANoe (preferred)
Proficiency with Ford product development system applications such as WERS, FEDEBOM, Team Center, Integrator, and 3DX (preferred)

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 childcare
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and 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