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In-vehicle audio systems are critically important to the customer's experience in our vehicles as Ford transitions from a manufacturer of vehicles to a producer of vehicles for the delivery of digital experiences and brand-enhancing services. This position will play an important role in that transition and in developing and delivering class-leading in-vehicle audio features, services, and customer experiences.  

This role will be a key member of the team developing, integrating, and testing automotive audio amplifiers for current and future vehicles.

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 

• 3+ years experience in the development, implementation, and maintenance of automotive audio amplifiers. 

• 3+ years experience with product development methodologies, including Agile, and development tools like Jira and Confluence.

• 3+ years experience in integrating amplifiers into vehicle systems including knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as CAN and A2B and associated tools (e.g. CANoe). 

• 3+ years experience using simulation and analysis tools for amplifier development and evaluation including Python, with a solid understanding of audio signal processing and acoustic measurement techniques. 

Even better, you may have... 

• Master's degree Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 

• Passion for automotive audio systems, particularly audio amplifiers and audio software. 

• Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment. 

• Willingness to travel as needed to train and support model engineering teams. 

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. 

This position is a range of salary grades 7-8 and ranges from $84,480-150,000.

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

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.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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What you'll do...

• Play a key role in the technical specification, design, development, and validation of high-performance automotive audio amplifiers, ensuring best-in-class performance from concept through production.

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including hardware engineers, software developers, and suppliers, to integrate audio amplifiers solutions seamlessly into vehicle systems. 

• Play a key role in the integration of audio amplifiers with other vehicle systems, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance. 

• Develop and conduct rigorous testing and validation procedures to ensure the audio amplifier meets all performance and operational standards. 

• Manage documentation related to audio amplifier development, including system specifications, standards, testing protocols, and validation results, within Ford systems. 

• Act as an in-house technical expert for automotive audio amplifier technologies, providing support for troubleshooting, program delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives. 

• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in audio and amplifier technologies, automotive audio trends, and software development techniques to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.