ADAS Core Hardware Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead Core design work for ADAS components per the Global Product Development System process on various vehicle programs.
• Provide cost-efficient and quality parts on time, maintaining ownership and governance of component-specific robustness quality documentation (DFMEA, DVP&R, SCCAF, etc.).
• Lead the Sourcing Process, including investment, piece price, and tooling cost reviews, and prepare initial and final sourcing documents including ESOW, Engineering Specifications, System and Component Requirements.
• Manage and execute software technical design reviews and releases for prototype, production, and service.
• Lead and perform Failure Mode Avoidance and Functional Safety analyses to examine potential failure modes and design suitable prevention strategies.
• Conduct Technical Design Reviews, interfacing with Ford application activities and supplier engineering (software, hardware, mechanical, etc.).
• Lead in the creation and signoff of E/E information like WCCA, Device Transmittals, Specifications, and Electrical Schematics.
• Support Vehicle Operations activities to determine appropriate assembly and testing processes.
• Interface with other engineers, Vehicle Engineering, suppliers, and management to ensure compliance with required specifications and efficient critical decision-making.
• Support program-related work such as Bill of Materials (BOM), integration and packaging, parts release, requirements compliance, Engineering Signoff, 2-pagers, AIMs, FMA, Subsystem/Supplier work plans, DVP&R, and Engineering Sign-off.
• Analyze data, identify root causes of issues, and develop corrective actions to optimize processes and achieve desired outcomes. Apply a strong systems engineering approach to problem-solving and design. Drive troubleshooting and development of solutions for hardware, software, and packaging issues found during validation and launch using problem‑solving best practices (8D, Is/Is not, 3L5W, fishbones, etc.).
• Support prototype builds and vehicle launch, which may require travel.
• Identify validation, durability, and functional testing required for a given program’s change scope.
• Support ongoing warranty reduction and improvements.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or strongly related equivalent.
• Experience with packaging electronic modules and components in vehicles.
• 3+ years of experience in Hardware Design of E/E components.
• 7+ years of experience with Automotive Component or Subsystem Product Development tools and processes.
• Strong understanding and application of engineering disciplines (engineering specifications, systems engineering, design validation, failure mode analysis, 8D, Six Sigma, etc.).
• An expertise in analyzing and resolving complex issues.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, self‑motivated, proactive, eager to take responsibility, and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Outstanding supplier relationship skills to coach and lead suppliers as required.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to quickly learn the job (with mentoring from others) and then be able to self‑lead the D&R Application work on programs.
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate and interact with others, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to travel.
• MSEE or advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of E/E Layout, WCCA, or other industrialization of electronics experience.
• Experience with ADAS sensing technologies (e.g., ECU, camera, radar, lidar, ultrasonic).
• Electrical and Mechanical subsystems, brackets design experience.
• Ability to interface with cross‑functional teams and champion issue resolution to get the job done.
• Strong knowledge of E/E Systems and how E/E components interface with other vehicle systems.
• Motivation to bring new technologies from concept to production in a short time period.
• Diagnostic tools and troubleshooting familiarity (DET, CANAlyzer, DTCs, DIDs, etc.).
• Thorough understanding of vehicle electrical systems and electrical design/development processes.
• Understanding of production, industrialization, and PPAP processes.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Hardware Design of E/E components, with a strong focus on Failure Mode Analysis, Design Validation, and Systems Engineering. Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams, manage supplier relationships, and drive project outcomes in the automotive sector.