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We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

In this position...

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.

What you'll 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

You'll have...

Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Must be able to work in Long Beach, 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

Even better, you may have...

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

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!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more

• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

• Tuition assistance

• Established and active employee resource groups

• Paid time off for individual and team community service

• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 5.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP3, Click here to find out more about available programs and benefits: https://fordcareers.co/supplemental

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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**Requisition ID** : 56198