Job Description
As part of this exciting student worker program, you’ll enjoy a high level of involvement with an exceptional team of industry innovators and visionaries. You’ll contribute in a meaningful way to our important, breakthrough work. And you’ll develop the skills that will give you a significant edge in your future career pursuits. If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.
Ford Model E is responsible for developing the key technologies and capabilities – such as EV platforms,
batteries, e-motors, inverters, charging and recycling – to create ground-up, breakthrough electric
vehicles. By joining the best software, engineering, design and UX talent, you will be a part of creating
new technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the Ford Model
E team means building the future as Ford’s center of innovation and growth through electric and
connected vehicles and services. **
What Will This Opportunity Do For You?**
- You’ll grow your expertise and analytical skills through collaboration with a global, cross-functional team, ownership of a well-defined project, and exposure to new technology and tools used to improve vehicles and customer experience.
- You’ll work closely with hardware, software, and system integration teams to gain a foundational knowledge of low voltage electrical system architecture
- You’ll gain invaluable hands-on experience working on prototype vehicle integration, testing, and development activities
What Can You Expect To Do?
- Work alongside a cross-functional team in a lab environment to drive systems integration activities for all subsystems across the low voltage electrical system
- Support all low voltage wiring and firmware integration efforts to bring up and develop various prototype vehicle test assets
- Lead electrical troubleshooting efforts to root cause electrical issues and collaborate with systems engineers to implement unique solutions
- Derive and execute electrical test procedures for subsystem components to validate hardware designs and ensure functionality across all use cases
What Are We Looking For?
- Pursuit of a relevant Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
- A GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
- Analytical and creative problem-solving skills
- Must be able to work from the Irvine, CA campus.
- Must be able to dedicate 6 MONTHS for this engagement
- Candidates must graduate and be available for full-time work prior to September 2025
- Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and function generators
Our Preferred Requirements
- Strong electrical engineering fundamentals, with hands-on electronics experience including prototyping, troubleshooting, and repair
- Familiarity with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, ETH, etc.
- Familiarity with microcontroller hardware and discrete electronic components
- What you’ll receive in return: As part of this exciting program, you’ll enjoy a high level of involvement with an exceptional team of industry innovators and visionaries. You’ll contribute in a meaningful way to our important, breakthrough work. And you’ll develop the skills that will give you a significant edge in your future career pursuits. If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to permanently work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not 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.
