Robotics Research Engineer

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Ford’s Research and Advanced Engineering team takes new ideas from theory to reality. Every day, we develop advanced energy management and propulsion technologies, create cutting-edge materials and manufacturing processes, and curate world-class cabin experiences that redefine what it means to drive a Ford.

In this position...

As a Robotics Research Engineer, you will join Ford's Research & Advanced Engineering organization to help design the future of automotive manufacturing and automation. You will work with peers in the Robotics & Automation Research team – a multidisciplinary group of experts focused on applied research and development – to develop scalable solutions that integrate with diverse sets of hardware and software. You will work with downstream peers in other departments, such as Ford’s Manufacturing Technology Development group, to deliver solutions that meet their needs and align with their strategy.

This role will be responsible for prototyping integration of various learning-based robotic control methods as well as helping to guide research that will define Ford’s long-term strategy for in-house model development. This role will focus on groundbreaking technologies with potential for significant business impact in a 3-to-5 year time horizon, and work with key University Alliances to cultivate technology beyond the 5-year timeframe.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess a depth of knowledge related to developing and applying learning-based algorithms in the robotics and automation space, and a breadth of knowledge related to the relevant domains of perception, prediction, motion planning, and control. The ideal candidate will also possess a strong curiosity for discovering a customer’s needs and a keen eye for problems whose solutions will create value for the company.