Job DescriptionWe 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 Model E team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. Model e 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.In this position... This Hardware Engineering Lead - Ford Charge Network role will work to ensure organized and efficient operation of our growing VPEC systems testing capabilities, personnel, resources, and infrastructure. Testing is primarily developed and performed at Ford's state of the art vehicle electrification facility. We focus on ensuring continuously improving the functionality and reliability of operation of our EV charging systems. This includes validating end to end functionality from vehicle to charger to cloud. This position is an opportunity to dive into EV charging systems and technology. Systems testing capabilities extend to Ford multiple Ford facilities in the US and Canada. This position offers the opportunity to positively impact Fords EV's charging products and capabilities to benefit both Ford and multi-make EV's. The systems testing involvement includes our own cloud-based charger monitoring and management products.ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...
- Manage charging product hardware, firmware and software interoperability test personnel and resources.
- Develop in-depth technical knowledge of Ford Pro Charging products and software functions.
- Act as technical liaison between customers, hardware, customer experience and software development teams.
- Direct involvement in development of testing, data collection, analysis, calibration, and validation for new Ford Pro charging products, features & related accessories.
- Lab Management such as coordinate lab equipment purchases and facility upgrades to meet expanded capabilities.
- Enhance / improve lab operating processes and procedures.
- Clearly communicate test status, blockers, results and reports.
- Facilitate development of test tool and fixtures aimed at expanding lab capabilities and/or process efficiency.
- Coordinate testing activities w/ Ford or 3rd party test labs as needed.
- Review and release test reports.
- Facilitate identification and development of testing capability or process gaps.
- General lab logistics support as necessary.
QualificationsYou'll have...
- BS or MS in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering.
- 4+ Project and/or product management experience.
- 3+ Years of EV charging development experience.
- Strong interest in the growing electric vehicle sector and general charging technology knowledge.
- Well organized with high attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.
- Strong interest in continuous learning opportunities.
Even better, you may have...
- 3+ years of professional technical lab management experience.
- 3+ yrs experience with testing and validation of EVSE equipment.
- Working knowledge and understanding of EVSE standards including UL 2231, UL 2594, SAE J1772, SAE J2953, ISO 15118, OCPP & OpenADR.
- Experience w/ data acquisition and automated testing tools and equipment.... (Eg: Keysight, National Instruments, Vector, etc)
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 childcare 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.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: This position is a leadership level 6.Visa sponsorship is not 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-###-####.#LI-Hybrid #LI-KR3