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.  

You'll have…

Pursuit of a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering or a related field   Must be able to work in Irvine, CA office for a 6 month period   Candidates must graduate and be available for full-time work prior to September 2025   Experience in one or more CAD programs (Catia, NX, Creo, Solidworks)    Experience with hands-on prototyping, fabrication, and assembly   

Even better, you may have…

Experience defining rapid prototyping, machining, and fabrication processes and materials to achieve the desired final appearance and functional requirements   Awareness of DFA, DFMEA, GD&T, and Solid Mechanics   Team-first mindset and ability to multi-task under tight deadlines   Ability to think creatively and to champion innovative prototype solutions   Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills, superb communication, and able to adapt to dynamic requirements  

 

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 change maker, 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, and prescription drug coverage 

Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-2.pdf 

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.  

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. 

We are 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. 

What you’ll do…

Collaborate with Aerodynamics, Ergonomics, Engineering, and Design teams to create visually, geometrically and functionally representative physical test properties   

Develop unique approaches for using physical test properties to evaluate and define aerodynamic devices or customer user experiences in future electric vehicles  

Hands-on CAD design, fabrication, and assembly of static and functional prototypes at component, subsystem, and full vehicle levels  

Project manage and source components from internal and external vendors of waterjet, rapid prototyped, machined components, and composite layup