Internship Human Computer Interaction Research Jobs in Michigan

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Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, you'll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We're seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

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Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Mechatronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Graphics, Human-Computer Interaction or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation.   5 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:  1. Tracking and development of cockpit configurations for optimizing user experience, reach, contrast and ergonomics. 2. Regulatory compliance for FMVSS, CMVSS, ECE and GCC to create regionally compliant vehicle systems. 3. Software Development Lifecycle Management using Jira and tracking defects. 4. Developing arbitration and translation tables using rapid prototyping tools including Figma or ProtoPie.  4 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Designing Cluster Interaction Specifications using Figma and Excel. 2. Developing UI/UX Wireframe using Figma. 3. Designing and delivering interactive prototypes using Figma.

We are offering a salary of $109,495.68 - $212,752.44/yr. 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!

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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.

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Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Mechatronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Graphics, Human-Computer Interaction or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation.   5 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:  1. Tracking and development of cockpit configurations for optimizing user experience, reach, contrast and ergonomics. 2. Regulatory compliance for FMVSS, CMVSS, ECE and GCC to create regionally compliant vehicle systems. 3. Software Development Lifecycle Management using Jira and tracking defects. 4. Developing arbitration and translation tables using rapid prototyping tools including Figma or ProtoPie.  4 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Designing Cluster Interaction Specifications using Figma and Excel. 2. Developing UI/UX Wireframe using Figma. 3. Designing and delivering interactive prototypes using Figma.

We are offering a salary of $109,495.68 - $212,752.44/yr. EOE.

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Work as part of the driver information experience team on instrument clusters to lead the resolution of driver information experience issues identified during design, validation and verification stages. Architect information systems and content organization for driver information to enhance usability and accessibility. Support driver information and Center Stack experience UI Architects as required to develop interaction specifications. Work with feature owners, safety office, attributes, and other teams as necessary to develop core cluster interaction specifications. Collaborate with the driver information core team to develop cluster functional specifications matching the interaction specifications. Develop wireframes to enhance interaction of current features and functions to improve the driver's experience development. Collaborate with the design studio to develop theme proposals for future clusters. Domestic and International Travel Required up to 10%.

What you'll be able to do:

User Interface Architect Lead - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Michigan). Work as part of the driver information experience team on instrument clusters to lead the resolution of driver information experience issues identified during design, validation and verification stages. Architect information systems and content organization for driver information to enhance usability and accessibility. Support driver information and Center Stack experience UI Architects as required to develop interaction specifications. Work with feature owners, safety office, attributes, and other teams as necessary to develop core cluster interaction specifications. Collaborate with the driver information core team to develop cluster functional specifications matching the interaction specifications. Develop wireframes to enhance interaction of current features and functions to improve the driver's experience development. Collaborate with the design studio to develop theme proposals for future clusters. Domestic and International Travel Required up to 10%.