Student Worker Program - Automotive Mechanical Engineer

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, weu2019re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Fordu2019s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the companyu2019s 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. Youu2019ll 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, youu2019ll enjoy a high level of involvement with an exceptional team of industry innovators and visionaries. Youu2019ll contribute in a meaningful way to our important, breakthrough work. And youu2019ll 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, weu2019d love to have you join us. What Will This Opportunity Do For You? Youu2019llgrow your expertise and analytical skillsthrough collaboration with a global, cross-functional team, ownership of a well-defined project, and exposure to new technology and tools used to improve vehicles and customer experience. What you'll do... Develop 3D geometry and innovative designs concepts that solve challenging crash load cases while balancing construction, material, and manufacturing methods. Perform and understand tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and other simulations and analyses before releasing designs for production. Develop, study, and implement novel construction techniques and materials then drive them to production feasibility Hands-on prototyping, testing & troubleshooting Youu2019ll have... Pursuit of a relevant Bacheloru2019s degree or Masteru2019s degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or a related field A GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) Analytical and creative problem-solving skills Must be able to work from the Long Beach, CA campus. Must be able to dedicate 6 months for this engagement Candidates must graduate and be available for full-time work prior to September 2026 Experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively Even better, you may have... Even better, you may have... Experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively Understand of polymers, manufacturing processes and mechanical properties. Experience using CAE software for mechanical analysis 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 builderu2026or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: u2022 Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage u2022 Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more u2022 Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more u2022 Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases u2022 Tuition assistance u2022 Established and active employee resource groups u2022 Paid time off for individual and team community service u2022 A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Yearu2019s Day u2022 Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. This position is a salary grade 4. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: Click here to find out more about available programs and benefits: Visa sponsorship is not 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 #LI-KF1 Requisition ID : 53537

Created: 2026-03-05