Hardware Reliability Engineer at Ford Global Career Site

Sunrise, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Reliability Engineering, DFMEA, PFMEA, RCCA, Environmental Testing, Data Analysis, Test System Design, Software Automation, Automotive Electronics, Failure Mechanisms, Statistical Analysis, Embedded Programming, RF Design, Component Inspection, Temperature Chambers, Liquid Chiller Systems

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Provide Reliability Program Lab Coordination Support, including interfacing with Project Managers weekly, coordinating current active and triage efforts across Environmental Validation Labs Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, test, manufacturing) throughout the product lifecycle to ensure robust reliability and quality. Support the development and execution of environmental and reliability validation processes, procedures and plans, ensuring compliance with both Ford and industry standards. Participate in design reviews, providing expert guidance on reliability best practices and potential failure modes. Contribute to the continuous improvement of hardware reliability processes and methodologies. Analyze reliability data, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions to enhance product performance and durability. Document and communicate technical findings clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Lead and execute hardware reliability analysis, including Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA). Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Technology Engineering, Mechanical Technology Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Proven experience (3+ years) in electronic hardware reliability engineering, with a strong track record of success in applying DFMEA, PFMEA, and RCCA methodologies. Deep understanding of electronic component failure mechanisms and reliability prediction techniques. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Master's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering. Detailed understanding of Test System Design and Software Automation. 5+ Years experience with automotive electronic modules and systems. (e.g., AEC-Q, USCAR, ISO/IEC) (ISO/IEC-17025 A2LA) Experience with Liquid Chiller Systems and Temperature Chambers. 5+ Years experience with environmental testing and validation procedures for automotive. Electronic PCB Assembly Inspection, Destructive and Chemical Analysis Processes. (IPC) (LabView and TestStand) Failure Probability (Weibull) and Accelerated Life-Cycle testing. Statistical Data analysis (histogram / CPK) automation tools. (TDR /Cellular/GPS/WiFi/BT) Detailed understanding of various technologies such as CAN, Automotive Ethernet (BroadR), Audio (i2S), Displays (LVDS) and Cameras. Network Expert with TCP/IP connectivity protocol standards knowledge base. Experience with embedded chip programming and software download into electronic modules. Knowledge of Surface Mount, Selective Solder, Underfill, Conformal-Coat processes. Experience working with dynamic RF front-end designs and Qualcomm tool sets. 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. This position is a salary grade 7. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP2 Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide Reliability Program Lab Coordination Support and collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle. Analyze reliability data, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions to enhance product performance and durability.