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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Specialist - Steering Mechatronics - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,800.0 - $250,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, CAN Bus, Computer Engineering, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Software Systems, Subsystems, Systems Architecture, Software Technical Review, Data Logging, Safety Critical Systems - **Published:** July 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7e217b94bb16b1f5 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Electrical engineering training?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree in engineering?, BS Engineering- Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or strongly related. 10 years of safety-critical Automotive design experience or related Industry experience. 8 years of steering mechatronics/EE/System experience. Even better, you may have... MS Engineering- Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or strongly related. Thorough understanding of steering technology and system design. Experience with strong supplier management of complex mechatronics embedded systems. Technical depth in system functional design/specification, mechatronics, electronics, controls, software, system architecture, and mechanical design. Advanced problem-solving skills. Strong leadership skills, passion for quality, passion for customer - inherent self-starter with strong drive for results. High technical aptitude. Demonstrated ability to forge productive relationships, achieve cooperation, and influence priorities of technical experts and other key partners. Ability to manage/resolve simultaneous challenging complex technical issues. Strong oral/written communication skills to lead group projects, issue resolution, and management reviews. Experience applying Systems Engineering, Failure Mode Avoidance, and ISO-26262 to develop safety critical systems. Experience with Steering/Vehicle Dynamics. Demonstrated Proficiency in engineering disciplines: DFMEA, Functional Safety, DVP&R, 8D, Process Control, PFMEA, and System Engineering Fundamentals. Experience with CAN Networks, ECU Calibration, CAN and ECU data logging including Canape/CANalyzer. ## Description The Technical Expert - Steering Mechatronics is responsible for technical design leadership, validation and vehicle integration of safety-critical electro-mechanical steering systems (System design, electronic design, mechanical design) into Ford Motor Company vehicles. What you'll do... * Develop robust System and Mechatronics requirements and designs for Electric Power Steering systems, including the human vehicle steering control interface, in collaboration with the other Steering Technical Experts/Leaders and SMEs. * Co-Lead technical design, development, and validation of Electric Power Steering systems from development through production design release, focusing on the Mechatronic system design and Test Methods. * Champion Mechatronic/EE Quality issue root cause investigations with warranty, application, and other TE/SMEs. Lead Technical support for critical issue resolution for Steering Mechatronics Issues, including Quality/Field issues launch and recalls. * Lead System and Sub-system Failure Mode and Safety analysis (DFMEA, Functional Safety) to ensure robust requirements, fault management strategies, design analysis, and validation across all disciplines (Electrical, Hardware, Software, Controls) * Provide expert analysis by leading Technical Design Reviews for supplier designs of Electric Power Steering System, including analyzing the design compliance and validation to Ford requirements (System/Software Functionality, Mechatronic, Safety, Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, and Software). Review embedded system design, system/software functionality, electro-mechanical hardware, and Fault management & Diagnostic strategies (Ford and Supplier). Focus on execution of BIC quality - Zero FSA with signoff responsibility before Chief signoff * Define and manage Core deliverables for Steering Mechatronics, including Requirements, Test Methods/Validation Plans, Design Rules, SCCAF, DFMEA, and Manufacturing requirements. Collaborate with other Technical Leaders/Experts on Core deliverables. * Champion proper execution of Functional Safety (ISO-26262) deliverables at Ford & Supply base to ensure a safe system design and validation. * Actively execute the Prevent Recurrence process by developing new Requirements/Validation Methods to systematically prevent issues from re-occurring. * Develop HIL Test Methods and test cases * Leverage AI to improve and accelerate Mechatronics workstreams. * Support MBSE requirement modeling and derivation to ensure comprehensive robustness of customer needs and regulations. * Ensure appropriate validation of requirements, which include vehicle, system, sub-system, mechanical, electrical, EMC, including validation of interfaces with interfacing systems. * Guide & oversee training, mentoring & provide consulting to department engineers, supervisors & other interfacing functions. * Conduct Vehicle Level Testing, data acquisition, as needed to develop requirements or troubleshoot issues. ## Related Videos - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [A Hitchhikers Guide to Container Security - Automotive Edition 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1119-a-hitchhikers-guide-to-container-security-automotive-edition-2024) - [Build Delightful Mobile Experiences with Kotlin, Realm, and Atlas Device Sync](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/694-build-delightful-mobile-experiences-with-kotlin-realm-and-atlas-device-sync) - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager)