In this position...

In this role, you will create and/or update schematic symbols and footprints using Siemens Xpedition. You will input the metadata associated with the bookends of the component description and orderable part number information. You will work with Electrical and Mechanical Engineers using ticket systems and in-person interactions to detail the geometry and schematic symbol configuration to meet the needs of the technical community. You will learn the IPC terminology and understand the IPC standards related to component artwork creation. You will work with suppliers when required to understand part dimensional variation when designing interchangeability into a multi-source component footprint. You will learn component footprint design guidelines.

You'll have...

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technology Engineering, Design Engineering or equivalentCandidate will have demonstrated CAD experience/trainingThe candidate should have strong communication skills to work effectively with business users and engineering professionals (e.g., globally distributed teams, ability to adjust communications appropriately for the audience, work with all levels of management and diverse work groups, etc.).Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Even better, you may have...

3+ years of Design experiments & statistical analytic methods3+ years of experience using PLM toolKnowledge of scripting languages (Python, VBA, SQL) for library automation3+ years of database management for component libraries. Knowledge of IPC standards (e.g., IPC—7351 for PCB footprints, IPC-2221 for design)Experience with PCB design software (e.g.. Altium Designer, or CAD, Cadence Allegro Graphics/Xpedition, PADS)Familiarity with Microsoft Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Minitab, CAD, and other equivalent tools 

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 coverageFlexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD

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

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid   #LI-DH1

What you'll do...

Work with multiple Engineering disciplines to create symbols and footprints using industry standardsProficient in communicating with and driving suppliers to meet business critical milestonesGood understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly methodsFamiliar with component footprint design guidelinesFamiliar with IPC and terminology as it relates to component manufacturingReviews and marks up component FAI's and measurement studiesUnderstands schedule impact to extended work hours in peak release design timeAble to support several design teams in parallel in a dynamic team environmentAble to interpret technical specifications for all types of componentsAble to place parts in a schematic through layout and test part build functionIs comfortable being liable and accountable for on-time and on-quality CAD deliverablesBuilds ECAD Library components following the established Ford ECAD standardsAble to document/establish improvements to the ECAD process or proceduresHandle Root cause and resolve issues related to PCB Fabrication and/or AssemblyAble to Design Experiments & analyze raw data using Statistical analytic methodsAble to work closely with component suppliers to request and analyze measurement and/or reliability data of components (e.g. BGA’s, LGA’s, QFN’s, SOIC’s…etc)
Understands and Demonstrates the sense of urgency required to meet business-critical schedule milestonesWilling to travel occasionally to support PCB Assembly and Issue resolution at the factory