Product Development Engineer – Testing Electrical Distribution System (EDF)

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In this position...

The EDS Verification Test Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end verification and validation of Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS), with strong technical ownership of coaxial cable performance, durability cycling, vibration testing, and post-durability teardown analysis of EDS harnesses. This role ensures all physical testing is executed with high quality, traceability, and strict alignment to engineering requirements to support robust product validation and final sign-off. As a key technical contributor, you will collaborate closely with Netcom, ADAS, EDS D&R, and Full-Service Suppliers to protect signal integrity and harness durability across vehicle programs.

What you'll do...

• Test Planning & Quality Definition: 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.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: 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.
• Design & Test Setup: Review and approve fixture and CAD designs to ensure accurate replication of vehicle conditions (bend radius, routing, stress points). Manage test requests (ELMS) and coordinate setups with Body Lab and Metrology.
• Build & Pre-Test Validation: Verify incoming parts and oversee harness/coax installation on fixtures under correct routing and strain conditions. Validate continuity and high-speed signal paths using Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) test equipment.
• Test Execution & Monitoring: Own the execution of durability cycling tests for in-house programs, ensuring full data traceability, consistency, and repeatability. Lead root cause analysis for any fixture or harness-related issues.
• Post-Durability Teardown & Analysis: Lead detailed post-test teardowns of harnesses and coax cables to inspect for physical degradation (abrasion, insulation cracks, shielding degradation) and routing-induced stress.
• Reporting & DV Sign-Off: Generate comprehensive durability evaluation reports, correlate fixture performance, and upload results to FEDE and RQT to support official engineering sign-off.
• Continuous Improvement: Act as the quality owner for EDS durability validation, proactively identifying testing gaps, risks, and failure trends to drive continuous improvement in validation methods.

You'll have...

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

Even better, if you have …

Preferred

• 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.

You 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!

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