Semiconductor Engineer

Job Description

We 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?

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

In this position...

Join our dynamic Semiconductor Engineering Team at Ford, where we are seeking highly motivated engineers. This team is instrumental in guiding Full-Service Suppliers with semiconductor selection aligned with our strategic vision. Your contributions will directly influence the design and development of next-generation electronic modules. This position offers high visibility and significant influence within the organization.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Foster robust partnerships with hardware, software engineering, purchasing, and suppliers, including semiconductor suppliers, to drive successful semiconductor integration.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of semiconductor product portfolios, supply chains, and technology roadmaps. Key focus areas include Microcontrollers (MCUs), System-on-Chip (SOC) devices, drivers/interfaces, and power management.
• Analyze the electrical specifications of semiconductor components and identify critical parameters that impact system-level performance.
• Advocate for semiconductor industry standardization and drive innovation in alignment with future architecture objectives.
• Investigate quality issues related to semiconductor components and collaborate with semiconductor suppliers for root cause analysis, containment actions, and improvement plans.
• Support design review meetings (Quality Issues DV/PV/Production) on thermal, mechanical, and electrical aspects of modules, serving as the point of contact for semiconductor-related issues.
  
  
  

Qualifications

You'll have...

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience with semiconductor application usage and/or automotive electronic module design.

Even better, you may have...

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

10+ years of experience with semiconductor application usage and/or automotive electronic module design.

Experience with semiconductor backend testing/qualification.

Experience working with semiconductor packaging materials such as solders, ceramics, silicone gel, epoxies, polymers, etc.

Familiarity with FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and automotive quality standards such as AEC-Q.

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 child care 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 a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

This position is a range of salary grades SG5-SG8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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