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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.

What you'll do...

• Work with multiple Engineering disciplines to create symbols and footprints using industry standards

• Proficient in communicating with and driving suppliers to meet business critical milestones

• Good understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly methods

• Familiar with component footprint design guidelines

• Familiar with IPC and terminology as it relates to component manufacturing

• Reviews and marks up component FAI's and measurement studies

• Understands schedule impact to extended work hours in peak release design time

• Able to support several design teams in parallel in a dynamic team environment

• Able to interpret technical specifications for all types of components

• Able to place parts in a schematic through layout and test part build function

• Is comfortable being liable and accountable for on-time and on-quality CAD deliverables

• Builds ECAD Library components following the established Ford ECAD standards

• Able to document/establish improvements to the ECAD process or procedures

• Handle Root cause and resolve issues related to PCB Fabrication and/or Assembly

• Able to Design Experiments & analyze raw data using Statistical analytic methods

• Able 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 milestones

• Willing to travel occasionally to support PCB Assembly and Issue resolution at the factory

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technology Engineering, Design Engineering or equivalent

• Candidate will have demonstrated CAD experience/training

• The 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 methods

• 3+ years of experience using PLM tool

• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, VBA, SQL) for library automation

• 3+ 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 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 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.

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. 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.

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

Requisition ID : 41789