Automotive Mechanical Engineer, Student Worker Program
As part of this exciting student worker program, you’ll enjoy a high level of involvement with an exceptional team of industry innovators and visionaries. You’ll contribute in a meaningful way to our important, breakthrough work. And you’ll develop the skills that will give you a significant edge in your future career pursuits. If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.
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.
What Will This Opportunity Do For You?
You’ll grow your expertise and analytical skills through collaboration with a global, cross-functional team, ownership of a well-defined project, and exposure to new technology and tools used to improve vehicles and customer experience.
What Can You Expect To Do?
- Develop 3D geometry and innovative designs concepts that solve challenging crash load cases while balancing construction, material, and manufacturing methods.
- Perform and understand tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and other simulations and analyses before releasing designs for production.
- Develop, study, and implement novel construction techniques and materials then drive them to production feasibility
- Hands-on prototyping, testing & troubleshooting
What Are We Looking For?
- Pursuit of a relevant Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- A GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
- Analytical and creative problem-solving skills
- Must be able to work from the Irvine, CA campus.
- Must be able to dedicate 6 months for this engagement
- Candidates must graduate and be available for full-time work prior to September 2025
- Experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively
Our preferred requirements
- Experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively
- Understand of polymers, manufacturing processes and mechanical properties.
- Experience using CAE software for mechanical analysis
What you’ll receive in return:
As part of this exciting program, you’ll enjoy a high level of involvement with an exceptional team of industry innovators and visionaries. You’ll contribute in a meaningful way to our important, breakthrough work. And you’ll develop the skills that will give you a significant edge in your future career pursuits. If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.
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.
Ford Motor Company is 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.
