Mechatronic Design and Release Engineer – Consumer Charging

Location: Dearborn, MI, United States; Hybrid

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The engineer is accountable for all product deliverables necessary to provide a high-quality solution to their assigned vehicle program, from initial design through production launch. A key aspect of this role involves designing, developing, and implementing comprehensive mechatronic and power electronics test setups and creating detailed test cases to thoroughly validate system performance, power delivery, thermal behavior, reliability, and compliance with all specifications. This includes both bench-level and vehicle-level validation, often requiring the development of custom tools and methodologies to ensure optimal system robustness and electrical safety.

Mechatronic Design and Release Engineer – Consumer Charging The Mechatronic Design and Release Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end development and integration of critical mechatronic consumer charging and power systems, including but not limited to USB data-and-power ports (USB-C Power Delivery), DC-AC power inverters, High Voltage Power Outlets, and Wireless Charging Systems. Because these systems are deployed globally, this role requires a thorough understanding of regional differences in phase, voltage, and frequency standards. These systems are fundamental to customer convenience, work-site and recreational utility, and the overall user experience within Ford's latest vehicle architecture. This role specifically focuses on the robust power electronics, thermal management, and hardware integration of these complex systems, ensuring seamless interface with the vehicle's electrical network and body control modules.