Moveable Glass HW Systems Engineer

Job Description
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
We are seeking an experienced and skilled systems engineer for the Moveable Glass Hardware System. You will work with other systems engineers, functional SME's and Technical Specialists by leveraging advanced technologies to improve quality and efficiency for all programs. You will work with the team in executing full system engineering, systems MBFMA and systems delivery.
Systems engineering organization provides end-to-end solutions, encompassing the entire lifecycle of complex systems. From initial concept and requirements analysis through design, development, integration, testing, and deployment, such an organization ensures seamless coordination across multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, high-performance systems. By combining technical expertise, project management skills, and a holistic approach to system design, a systems engineering organization optimizes efficiency and ensures that solutions meet both functional and operational requirements.
Responsibilities
In this position...

• Analyze complex hardware and software systems to develop innovative, multi-functional solutions that meet vehicle cost, weight, labor, performance objectives, and customer expectations.
• Lead technical trade-off discussions within Systems Engineering Reviews.
• Create and maintain comprehensive system models using SysML (MagicDraw), including boundary diagrams for component interactions, requirements extraction, and test method selection.

What you'll do...

• Develop analytical models using free body diagrams and mathematical equations for electromechanical systems, performing simulations in MATLAB.
• Conduct Model-in-the-Loop (MiL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) analyses.
• Define and cascade realistic, balanced targets and functional breakdowns from the system level to downstream stakeholders.
• Ensure the robust completion of the Robustness Checklist process and secure necessary signoffs to minimize failure risks and ensure part reliability.
• Apply root cause analysis, advanced problem-solving techniques, and statistical methods to identify and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with purchasing to identify cost-effective sourcing for system components.
• Utilize Large Language Models (LLMs) and Smart FMA AI, to enhance the development of Model-Based Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (MBFMA), improving speed and accuracy.

Qualifications
You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience modeling automotive systems or integrating multiple systems into a vehicle.
• Experience in system architecture development, process definition, and requirements derived through structured engineering processes and trade studies.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles, practices, and tools.

Even better, you may have...

• Master's degree preferred.
• Expertise in mechanisms, material properties, and manufacturability of DC motors, including their modeling and characterization.
• Proficiency in signal processing and analysis, control theory, and data acquisition systems.
• Hands-on experience with relevant tools such as SysML (MagicDraw), MATLAB, Simulink, LABVIEW, SIMSOLID, 3DX/Catia/TCe/FEDE, CAE (IPS), and JIRA.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
  Strong analytical and systems thinking skills.
• Demonstrate emotional resilience and ability to effectively negotiate cross-functional trade-offs.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• 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 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
• 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.
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This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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