{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7ac9badb517d51133ac4480d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7ac9badb517d51133ac4480d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7ac9badb517d51133ac4480d","title":"Platform Hardware Technical Engineer","description":"Success as a Platform Hardware Technical Engineer in Technical Platform Program Management (TPPM) requires someone who is centered around product and engineering excellence with a bias for action. You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; successfully partnering with a wide group of disciplines across the company to deliver Platform initiatives across the FNV3.x Architecture.\n\nResponsibilities\nWhat you'll do…\n\nDevelop and maintain assumptions for Platform Hardware iterations (FNV3.2, 3.3, 3.X), managing and driving resolution of hardware risks, technical challenges, change control, complexity reduction and cost.\n\nProvide Technical Hardware Platform direction through engineering gateways and financial milestones from pre-program through FDJ, acting as single point of contact between SET/VHE/VHM, Program Planning, Tech Strategy, Design/Release, Finance, Quality, Attribute, STA, VO, and NML teams.\n\nWork with the Functional D&Rs / Hardware Teams / SETs / TPMs to ensure all work in support of Program content is completed on time, with quality. Manage functional content alignment supports Platform initiatives and program objectives.\n\nEnsure all Technical Platform hardware is sourced, released, validated and delivered in support of program timing. Review and ensure BOM accuracy and completeness including content alignment with Tech Strategy and Architecture teams.\n\nSupport the DV process by proactively cascading Platform requirements, driving DFMEA development, leading hardware audits/reviews, ensuring proper classification, test planning, vehicle requests and availability.\n\nDrive ECU part updates for all Platform breadboards and preproduction builds at the build site. Work with D&R Engineers, SETs / VHEs, suppliers, New Models, MP&L, and other stakeholders to organize and lead HW update events. Ensure all required part and vehicle level updates are completed on time and with quality, in support of build timing.\n\nRepresent the Technical Platform Hardware Team in Program and Vehicle Operations forums (e.g. Hardware Architecture Stand up, PSTs, CNE DF, Change Control, Milestone reviews, Design reviews, AIMs, Jira, Pedigree reviews, etc.). Also, organize, lead and follow-up issue- or deliverable-specific meetings.\n\nQualifications\nYou’ll have…\n\nBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field\n\n3+ years of automotive PMT, Program Management, Design & Release, Hardware/Software Development, and/or EE Systems Integration.\n\nSelf‑direction.\n\nClear, concise and organized written and verbal communication skills.\n\nOutstanding organizational/delegation skills with proactive follow‑up to accomplish multiple parallel objectives in timely fashion.\n\nOutstanding interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work well with others as part of a multi‑functional team.\n\nMicrosoft Teams, MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and JIRA.\n\nEven better, you’ll have…\n\nMaster of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field.\n\nFord AIMs, JIRA, WERS, FEDE, VSEM, GDT, JAMA, 3DX, Global Integrator.\n\nProduct Development at Ford Motor Company, Electrical and/or Hardware preferred.\n\nEE Systems.\n\nFord GPDS, LQOS.\n\nHardware Integration\n\nYou 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!\n\nBenefits\n\nImmediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage\n\nFlexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up child care and more\n\nFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more\n\nVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases\n\nTuition assistance\n\nEstablished and active employee resource groups\n\nPaid time off for individual and team community service\n\nA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day\n\nPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.\n\nVisa 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Ford Pro","rawCompany":"ford pro","city":"Dearborn","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-10T05:02:01.766Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2061.00","title":"Computer Hardware Engineers","slug":"computer-hardware-engineers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"336110","title":"Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"automobile-and-light-duty-motor-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"334111","title":"Electronic Computer Manufacturing","slug":"electronic-computer-manufacturing"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Platform Hardware Technical Engineer","description":"Success as a Platform Hardware Technical Engineer in Technical Platform Program Management (TPPM) requires someone who is centered around product and engineering excellence with a bias for action. 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Ensure all required part and vehicle level updates are completed on time and with quality, in support of build timing.\n\nRepresent the Technical Platform Hardware Team in Program and Vehicle Operations forums (e.g. Hardware Architecture Stand up, PSTs, CNE DF, Change Control, Milestone reviews, Design reviews, AIMs, Jira, Pedigree reviews, etc.). Also, organize, lead and follow-up issue- or deliverable-specific meetings.\n\nQualifications\nYou’ll have…\n\nBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field\n\n3+ years of automotive PMT, Program Management, Design & Release, Hardware/Software Development, and/or EE Systems Integration.\n\nSelf‑direction.\n\nClear, concise and organized written and verbal communication skills.\n\nOutstanding organizational/delegation skills with proactive follow‑up to accomplish multiple parallel objectives in timely fashion.\n\nOutstanding interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work well with others as part of a multi‑functional team.\n\nMicrosoft Teams, MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and JIRA.\n\nEven better, you’ll have…\n\nMaster of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field.\n\nFord AIMs, JIRA, WERS, FEDE, VSEM, GDT, JAMA, 3DX, Global Integrator.\n\nProduct Development at Ford Motor Company, Electrical and/or Hardware preferred.\n\nEE Systems.\n\nFord GPDS, LQOS.\n\nHardware Integration\n\nYou 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!\n\nBenefits\n\nImmediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage\n\nFlexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up child care and more\n\nFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more\n\nVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases\n\nTuition assistance\n\nEstablished and active employee resource groups\n\nPaid time off for individual and team community service\n\nA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day\n\nPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.\n\nVisa sponsorship is not available for this position. 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