Hardware & Mechanical Engineering - Early Career Program, Advanced EV

Ford Motor Company is hiring participants for a six-month early career program supporting its Advanced EV Development organization. Participants will contribute to hardware, mechanical, and thermal engineering projects involving EV design, analysis, testing, and integration.

Responsibilities:

• Design, analyze, build, and test parts at the component, subsystem, and full-vehicle level
• Develop 3D geometry and packaging concepts using CAD software
• Perform tolerance analysis, FEA, CFD, or 1D physical system modeling
• Build rapid prototypes, instrument test setups (e.g., DAQ, thermocouples), and execute lab or bench testing
• Support integration of mechanical hardware with embedded software, electrical distribution, and thermal physics
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in design studio, manufacturing, quality, and purchasing to ensure assembly feasibility and serviceability
• Analyze test, dimensional, or simulation data and present findings to drive engineering decisions

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Industrial, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
• Foundational understanding of engineering concepts (mechanical, electrical, fluids, or thermal) and a willingness to apply them to practical problems
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
• Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• Experience with 3D CAD (CATIA, 3DX, NX, SolidWorks), CAE software, FEA, or GT-SUITE
• Understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5), tolerance stack-up analysis, statistical methods, or measurement data analysis
• Knowledge of polymers, metals, composites, injection molding, stamping, casting, or surface finishes
• Hands-on experience building test fixtures, rapid prototyping, electronics bench instrumentation, or environmental testing
• Knowledge of HVAC, psychrometrics, heat exchangers, two-phase flow, or liquid-cooling fundamentals
• Experience with mechanism kinematics (e.g., 4-bar linkages), electromechanical integration, or wiring harness architecture
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, VBA, data visualization, or experience reading/debugging embedded C/C++
• Familiarity with CAN/LIN protocols, Vector tools, or EV architectures
• Student-team or project experience, such as Formula SAE, Baja, robotics, or design-build project teams