Job Description The Automotive Electronic Hardware Designer is responsible for Schematic Capture, PCB board layout, Design Verification and Test of the designed hardware.
Deliver all technical aspects of hardware schematic capture and PCB board layout (proof of concept through production and warranty analysis).
Lead project planning, status reporting, team engagement, project risk visualization and mitigation plan for the hardware design
Establish statement of work for contract manufacturers for prototypes and production support, while maintaining excellent working relationships with key contacts at all hardware suppliers
Lead Failure Mode Avoidance (including all aspects of FMEA process) to ensure quality of the hardware design
Develop, execute, and improve validation test plans (DV/PV, electromagnetic interference/compatibility,environmental, thermal, and mechanical testing)
Establish a forward-looking hardware roadmap focused on complexity reduction and a robust sourcing strategy
Collaborate with the in-vehicle infotainment software team to support hardware bring-up and testing
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering
5+ years of hardware design experience
2+ years of automotive hardware design experience
Preferred Qualifications:
5+ Years of experience in Electrical HW design
2+ years of experience in connectivity, infotainment, driver information, and telematics hardware platforms.
Experience with Altium Designer, Orcad/Cadence schematic capture and PCB layout.
Experience with Automotive SOC’s from TI,Renesas, NXP, Qualcomm
Experience with Automotive Memory PCB implementations DDR, NAND, NOR.
Experience with high speed PCB trace analysis and design.
Experience with Automotive wireless communication chipsets for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.
Experience with Automotive Network Access devices (NAD) from Qualcomm, Intel, Marvel, Tallit, Sierra Wireless, U-box
Capable of bringing up an SOC from re-set.
Experience with Automotive serial bus communication HW CAN, LIN, UART, Ethernet, USB, etc.
The distance between imagination and … creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. When you join the Ford team discover all the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader. You’ll become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.
Visa sponsorship may be available for this position.
Ford Motor Company is 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.