PD Engineer - Intern

As an Electronic Systems Applications Ford Champ, you will be responsible to design, develop, validate, and release parts under his/her responsibility for the assigned programs. Electronic Systems Applications Engineer is also responsible to look for design improvements to increase quality and cost / weight optimization.

What you´ll do:

• Key interface between the Core Electronic Systems team and the vehicle program teams to ensure all deliverables are met for each program milestone. 
• Work with suppliers and Vehicle Architecture engineers to package different ECUs (CIM, DC/AC, HVPO, USB, TRM, AVAS, Horn, BBS, etc.) in vehicle environment. 
• Manage VSEM, Teamcenter, FEDE, JIRA, AIMS, QED, WERS and Control Tech
• Lead supplier teams to support all builds with parts, CRs, and alerts. Support all program builds, lead vehicle level validation testing, and lead team to resolve issues.
• Review existing benchmarking data and obtains new data as required to assure best possible design and cost at J1.
• Contribute to corporate and department TVM (Total Value Management) and quality objectives.

What you´ll need:

• Active student from any of the last 2 semesters of Electrical, Electronic, Systems, Mechanical – Electrical, Mechatronics, Aeronautical
• 90% English skills (Oral, reading, writing, and listening)
• Strong analytical and communication skills 
• General knowledge of vehicle functions, electronic and/or vehicle systems
• Knowledge of automotive industry environment, working experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of materials properties and production process.
• Excellent organization, communication, time/program management and presentation skills.
• Electrical-mechanical background as these commodities have electrical and mechanical interface.
• Experience with supplier management and negotiations.
• Attitude to learn and teamwork.
• Working knowledge of Engineering disciplines (P-diagram, DFMEA, DVP&R, etc.).
• A comprehensive understanding of electrical Subsystem Design Specifications