The Ford Champs Program provides students with hands-on, career-specific experience inside Ford of Mexico.

Ford Champs looks forward to providing you with key knowledge and significant experiences for your professional career.  This is a great platform to connect with leadership, collaborate with professionals in many areas of the business and learn more about our Ford full time opportunities. Throughout this program, there are many opportunities to gain insight and exposure to our business that will last a lifetime.

Ford Champs will allow to get to now different business areas through 12 to 24 months, while you improve your skills and become a better professional.

Active student from any of the last 4 semesters of Electrical, Electronic, Systems, Mechanical – Electrical, Mechatronics, Aeronautical90% English skills (Oral, reading, writing, and listening)Strong analytical and communication skills General knowledge of vehicle functions, electronic and/or vehicle systemsKnowledge of automotive industry environment, working experience preferred.Basic knowledge of materials properties and production process.Excellent organization, communication, time/program management and presentation skills.Electrical-mechanical background as these commodities have electrical and mechanical interface.Experience with supplier management and negotiations.Attitude to learn and teamwork.Working knowledge of Engineering disciplines (P-diagram, DFMEA, DVP&R, etc.).A comprehensive understanding of electrical Subsystem Design Specifications.

DISCLAIMER: Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as we are committed with a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability.

As an Electronic Systems Applications Ford Champ, you will be responsible to design, develop, validate, and release parts under his/her responsibility for the assigned programs. Electronic Systems Applications Engineer is also responsible to look for design improvements to increase quality and cost / weight optimization.

What you´ll do:

Key interface between the Core Electronic Systems team and the vehicle program teams to ensure all deliverables are met for each program milestone. Work with suppliers and Vehicle Architecture engineers to package different ECUs (CIM, DC/AC, HVPO, USB, TRM, AVAS, Horn, BBS, etc.) in vehicle environment. Manage VSEM, Teamcenter, FEDE, JIRA, AIMS, QED, WERS and Control TechLead supplier teams to support all builds with parts, CRs, and alerts. Support all program builds, lead vehicle level validation testing, and lead team to resolve issues.Review existing benchmarking data and obtains new data as required to assure best possible design and cost at J1.Contribute to corporate and department TVM (Total Value Management) and quality objectives.