Senior Geartrain Design Engineer
Ford Motor Company
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?
Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.
As a Senior Geartrain Design Engineer, you will be responsible for design and development of Ford’s next generation EV drivetrains. You will work within the geartrain and lubrication team developing production hardware. You will own hardware from concept to production with exposure to sourcing, validation, and ramp.
**_What you’ll do..._**
+ Design and optimize geartrain componentry such as webbing, differential housings, shafts, and structures for strength, mass, cost, and fatigue using CAE tools.
+ Evaluate and understand the correlation between predicted and measured results by collaborating closely with test engineers and subject matter experts validate geartrain hardware.
+ Familiarity with data acquisition systems and test fixture design (4 square, transmission error, friction loss, NVH)
+ Propose and implement system improvements, work closely with teams to make sure such improvements are effectively implemented.
+ Contribute to design reviews, test plans, and requirement reviews to further optimize the powertrain system cross functionally.
+ Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation and reports related to development work.
+ Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
**_You'll have..._**
+ _Bachelor's, Master’s, or PHD in mechanical engineering or related field._
+ _3 - 7 years of experience designing, developing, and validating geartrain hardware._
+ _Experience optimizing geartrain systems utilizing CAE tools such as ANSYS, FEMFAT, Romax, LDP, GT-Suite, MATLAB or equivalent applications._
+ _Experience with instrumentation and measurement of geartrain systems in a lab environment._
+ _Strong sense of ownership._
+ _Strong analytical and problem-solving skills._
+ _Strong first principles understanding_
+ _An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team._
+ _A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement._
_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 change maker, 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, and prescription drug coverage_
+ _Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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._
_For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:_ Benefits Summary (https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-LL6-sal-plan-4.pdf)
_Visa sponsorship is available for this position._
_Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire._
_We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660._
**Requisition ID** : 41518
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