2027 Vehicle Hardware Engineering Summer Internship

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2027 Vehicle Hardware Engineering Summer Internship We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.At Ford, the Vehicle Hardware Engineering teams are using Design Thinking & User Experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that will delight our customers. Our employees are laser-focused on bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. From autonomy and electrification to smart mobility technologies, our teams around the world are working together with excitement to make smart vehicles for a smart world. In this position... Looking for a great answer to the question – what did you do this summer? This is it! Through our Summer Internship, you’ll gain the experience, knowledge and skills to take your career to another level. Throughout this 12-week program, you’ll enjoy hands-on involvement in some of the ground-breaking initiatives we’ve got going on. In addition to developing technically and professionally, you’ll be able to build a network of friends and contacts. What you'll do...VHE is recruiting interns for several teams including Exterior & Structural Systems, Interior Systems, VHE-Systems, Underbody Systems, Digital Transformtation, ICE Propulsion and Thermal Systems Engineering, Vehicle Propulsion Systems Engineering, Vehicle Evaluation and Verification, Electrified Propulsion Engineering and Ion Park. Team Description:*Exterior & Structures Systems: Exterior and Structural Systems engineering is responsible for the design and release of exterior and vehicle structure parts. Parts range from the body structure, frame, battery tray, doors, fascias & grilles, handles and latches, mirrors, glass, wipers, static and dynamic sealing, badges, lighting and other exterior ornamentation. Engineers own their parts throughout the product development life cycle, from program start to program launch ensuring they meet all design rules and requirements. They utilize engineering fundamentals such as foundation documents to ensure quality and cost efficiency. Engineers are also involved during the product development process by conducting testing and CAE to support material cost reductions (TVM) and design changes. *Vehicle Hardware Engineering Systems (VHES): VHES provides essential engineering solutions and systems integration to and for the engineering function teams. We are engaged from product conception past Job 1, ensuring requirements are translated into exciting products that exceed customer expectations. Our organization includes the following teams: VHES Design Assurance and Quality We are the first line of defense for quality matters, providing expert problem-solving, utilizing sophisticated statistical and analytic techniques. VHE Systems and Hardware Integration We manage and lead the system interfaces. We identify opportunity areas for optimization and part reduction, we drive cost reduction, weight minimization and quality improvements in forward model designs. We ensure function, cost, quality, and weight targets are met during all aspects of program execution. Our STA Program Launch responsibilities include external supplier industrialization, coordination of program APQP supplier engagement process and we provide interface with Site & Core STA to Program & Cross-Functional Launch Team. VHES Engineering Design (CAD) and Bill-of-Material (BOM) We create and deliver the virtual vehicle and aligned BOM. We design optimized parts and systems and integrate to ensure robust function with minimized weight and cost. Our outputs are the cornerstone of analytical geometric, function and production simulation modeling. VHES Core Systems Engineering We provide direct support for all aspects of Systems Engineering in integration including functional and architectural modeling. We develop new methods for system optimization and drive those methods into the engineering process. We enable and promote Systems Engineering professional development. VHES TVM Delivery We work collaboratively with engineering and the supply base to deliver value targets on current model and recently launched vehicles. *Interior Systems: Interior Systems Engineering is responsible for the visible components and safety-related components in the vehicle interior. Our components include the instrument panel and console, seat structures and components, and decorative trim. We also provide the components that protect our customers – for example, airbags and seat belts. We provide for the comfort of our customers, the user-friendliness of the interior environment and the stowage of items. Our engineers work on the product from initial conception, through launch and ensure quality during ongoing production. *Underbody Systems: Shape the Future of Mobility - Global Underbody Systems Engineering develops world-class vehicle systems that deliver outstanding driving dynamics, safety, NVH, quality, appearance, cost efficiency, and performance. Working across Ford's global engineering network, our team develops, validates, and launches innovative technologies that power the next generation of vehicles. What You'll Do Support the design, development, validation, and launch of vehicle systems and components Perform engineering analysis, testing, and problem solving Utilize CAE, simulation, data analysis, and advanced digital engineering tools Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and global engineering partners Present technical findings and recommendations to engineering and program leadership teams Underbody Systems areas include:Brakes – foundation brake components, calipers, rotors, actuation, and assist systems Suspension – suspension members, springs, isolation systems, and dampers Steering Systems – steering columns, intermediate shafts, column shift m