Senior Geartrain Design and Analysis Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Design and optimize geartrain components and features including teeth, webbing, differential housings, shafts, and bearings for durability, efficiency, NVH, mass, cost, and robustness .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesSenior💰 $138,800 - $232,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and optimizing geartrain components, utilizing advanced CAD tools and CAE applications for effective product development. Strong analytical skills and a collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork are essential for driving continuous improvements and ensuring high-quality outcomes.

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Geartrain Hardware Design3D And 2D CAD DesignCAE Tools (ANSYS, MATLAB, GT-Suite)Data Acquisition SystemsAnalytical And Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Geartrain Component DesignGD&T Best PracticesDFMEA ReviewProcess Control PlansTest Setup And ExecutionFixture DesignData CorrelationContinuous Improvement ImplementationDocumentation And ReportingSourcing And Validation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationAnalytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingEagerness To Work In Dynamic Environments

Tools & Technologies

ANSYSFEMFATRomaxLDPKissoftGT-SuiteMATLABData Acquisition Systems

Industry Keywords

Mechanical EngineeringGeartrain SystemsDurabilityEfficiencyNVHMassCostRobustness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and optimize geartrain components and features including teeth, webbing, differential housings, shafts, and bearings for durability, efficiency, NVH, mass, cost, and robustness
Generate, update, and maintain 3D and 2D CAD designs using GD&T best practices and clear documentation
Review and update requirements, DFMEAs, process control plans, and other hardware design documentation
Evaluate data and correlate predicted and measured results with test engineers and subject matter experts
Support or conduct testing and test setup, including data acquisition systems and fixture design
Interact with vendors, manufacturing representatives, and industrialization personnel to support timely delivery of high-quality products
Travel as required to support scheduled activities
Propose and implement continuous improvements to designs and processes
Contribute to design reviews, test plans, and requirement reviews cross-functionally
Develop and maintain comprehensive design and test documentation and reports
Own hardware from concept to production with exposure to sourcing, validation, and ramp

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
7+ years of experience designing, developing, and validating geartrain hardware
Experience optimizing geartrain systems utilizing CAE tools such as ANSYS, FEMFAT, Romax, LDP, Kissoft, GT-Suite, MATLAB or equivalent applications
Experience with instrumentation and data acquisition in a lab environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a basis in first principles understanding
Skill set required to effectively communicate
Eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment
System approach to design and development
Legally authorized to work in the United States

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
A 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