Advanced EV Physical Prototypes Engineer, Student Worker Program

This is a 6-month program. 

As part of this exciting Student Worker Program, you'll enjoy a high level of involvement with an exceptional team of industry innovators and visionaries. You'll contribute in a meaningful way to our important, breakthrough work. And you'll develop the skills that will give you a significant edge in your future career pursuits. If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we'd love to have you join us. 

Ford Model E is responsible for developing the key technologies and capabilities - such as EV platforms, batteries, e-motors, inverters, charging and recycling - to create ground-up, breakthrough electric vehicles. By joining the best software, engineering, design and UX talent, you will be a part of creating 
new technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the Ford Model  E team means building the future as Ford's center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services. 

What you'll be able to do: 

• Collaborate with Aerodynamics, Ergonomics, Engineering, and Design teams to create visually, geometrically and functionally representative physical test properties  
• Develop unique approaches for using physical test properties to evaluate and define aerodynamic devices or customer user experiences in future electric vehicles 
• Hands-on CAD design, fabrication, and assembly of static and functional prototypes at component, subsystem, and full vehicle levels 
• Project manage and source components from internal and external vendors of waterjet, rapid prototyped, machined components, and composite layup 

 
The minimum requirements we seek: 

• Pursuit of a relevant Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering or a related field 
• Must be able to work in Irvine, CA office for a 6 month period 
• Candidates must graduate and be available for full-time work prior to September 2025 
• Experience in one or more CAD programs (Catia, NX, Creo, Solidworks)  
• Experience with hands-on prototyping, fabrication, and assembly  

 
Our preferred requirements: 

• Experience defining rapid prototyping, machining, and fabrication processes and materials to achieve the desired final appearance and functional requirements 
• Awareness of DFA, DFMEA, GD&T, and Solid Mechanics 
• Team-first mindset and ability to multi-task under tight deadlines 
• Ability to think creatively and to champion innovative prototype solutions 
• Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills, superb communication, and able to adapt to dynamic requirements 

What you'll receive in return: As part of this exciting program, you'll enjoy a high level of involvement with an exceptional team of industry innovators and visionaries. You'll contribute in a meaningful way to our important, breakthrough work. And you'll develop the skills that will give you a significant edge in your future career pursuits. If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we'd love to have you join us. 

Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.  

Housing and relocation assistance is available. 
 
Ford Motor Company is 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.