Product Development Engineer – Testing, Electrical Distribution System

Responsibilities

• Define test scope for EDS harnesses, coax cables, connectors, and camera‑related circuits.
• Develop detailed durability test plans (cycling, thermal, vibration) with clear quality metrics and pass/fail criteria.
• Partner with Netcom, ADAS, EDS D&R, and suppliers to review and validate coax routing, packaging, shielding effectiveness, and interface compatibility for advanced camera systems.
• Review and approve fixture and CAD designs to ensure accurate replication of vehicle conditions (bend radius, routing, stress points).
• Verify incoming parts and oversee harness/coax installation on fixtures under correct routing and strain conditions.
• Own the execution of durability cycling tests for in‑house programs, ensuring full data traceability, consistency, and repeatability.
• Lead detailed post‑test teardowns of harnesses and coax cables to inspect for physical degradation (abrasion, insulation cracks, shielding degradation) and routing‑induced stress.
• Generate comprehensive durability evaluation reports, correlate fixture performance, and upload results to FEDE and RQT to support official engineering sign‑off.
• Act as the quality owner for EDS durability validation, proactively identifying testing gaps, risks, and failure trends to drive continuous improvement in validation methods.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical system testing, harness validation, or physical durability testing environments.
• Strong understanding of vehicle electrical systems, wiring harnesses, and connectors.
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and manage engineering deviations.
• Experience with coaxial cable performance, RF shielding, and high‑speed data validation.
• Hands‑on experience using Vector Network Analyzers (VNA) or other signal integrity test equipment.
• Familiarity with environmental chamber testing, vibration tables, and mechanical cycling fixtures.
• Knowledge of Ford engineering systems and tools (such as FEDE, RQT, and ELMS).
• Experience reviewing CAD designs (e.g., CATIA) for routing, packaging, and bend radius assessments.