eMachines Materials Research Engineer

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

Ford’s Research and Advanced Engineering team explores new vehicle and societal innovations that require some level of invention before they can be applied to our products and services. The team is building on a history of Ford innovation, including our invention of the three-way catalytic converter to modernize vehicle emissions controls in the 1970s and the world’s first rear inflatable seat belts in 2010.

Today, we are exploring and delivering ways to make smarter vehicles and our transportation system more efficient to improve people’s lives by helping them move more freely, safely and enjoyably. For example, we are changing how our products are made by creating high-quality vehicles in an environmentally and socially responsible way, including the use of sustainable materials. Since 2000, we have used 12 industry- and world-first plant-based materials in our production vehicles. We also are researching the possible use of tomato skin, bamboo, agave fiber, dandelion roots, algae and coffee chaff as part of our ambitious goal of making our vehicles with up to 20 percent sustainable material by 2025.

What you’ll be able to do:

• Support the development of next-generation electric power conversion systems for electrified vehicles
• Conduct field leading research on materials for electric machines (hard and soft magnetic materials, conductors and insulators), and contribute to Ford IP portfolio
• Monitor international research and identify research trends, challenges, and opportunities
• Effectively communicate results by writing technical reports, invention disclosures and technical papers and making presentations

The minimum requirements we seek:

• PhD degree in Material Science or related field
• 3+ years research/working experience in one of the following fields, including graduate level research
  • Hard magnetic materials (hands on experience in fabrication, testing, simulation and analysis of permanent magnets)
  • Soft magnetic materials (hands on experience in fabrication, testing, simulation and analysis of laminated electrical steel and soft magnetic composites)
  • Conductors (testing, simulation, and manufacturing of copper wire, ultra-conductive copper and other advanced electrical conductors)
  • Insulators (testing, simulation, and manufacturing of electrical insulation systems for electric machines)

Our preferred requirements:

• Fabricating/manufacturing and characterizing tools for magnetic materials such as XRD, SEM, TEM, magnetometers, mechanical and chemical testing
• Insulation testing (high pot, PDIV, durability, thermal, etc.)
• Electric machine/power conversion fundamentals
• Understanding of automotive applications
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks

What you’ll receive in return:

As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you can help us redefine the future of automotive, we’d love to have you join us!

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.

For information on Ford’s salary and benefits, please visit: https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2022-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-2.pdf

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