Ford Motor Company Hiring for Chassis Controls Software Application Design and Release Engineer at Dearborn, Michigan Full Time

52914BR

Job Title:

Chassis Controls Software Application Design and Release Engineer

Job Description & Qualifications:

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, you’ll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We’re seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

What you will be able to do

Are you ready to lead application with our in-house and supplier software of sophisticated electronic steering systems. In this position you will:

• Handle software (SW) and calibration delivery management (e.g. Timing, Coordination with builds and OTA software updates, Change Mgmt, etc)

• Guide supplier partners thru the Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS)

• Support driver assist features

• Deliver software work packages of the software change management process (e.g. release documentation, functional validation, OTA software updates, etc.)

• Work with Cross-Module network communication implementation (e.g. OTA, CS, MA, E2E, PARSED, etc.)

• Investigate Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) issues including Quality Early Detection (QED)

• Support service manual development

• Support the Breadboard/HiL (e.g. issue resolution, software updates, etc.)

• Support prototype vehicle builds (e.g. root cause issues, flashing software, etc.)

• Release diagnostics specifications

• Ensure compliance to Central SW requirements

• Lead SW Technical Design Reviews (TDRs)

• Support assembly plant End-of-line (EOL) setup and issue resolution

The minimum requirements we seek

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

• 2+ years of experience with design or development in chassis or powertrain controls

Our preferred requirements

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

• Experience with FMEA and related quality assurance processes

• Familiarity with vehicle network communication (e.g. CAN, etc.)

• Self-starter who can learn to use new tools and find solutions – ability to resolve vehicle problems

• Outstanding leadership and communication skills

• Experience in supplier management and cost negotiation

• Motivation to bring new technologies from concept to production in a short time period

• Familiarity with digital and analog data acquisition systems

• Awareness of and/or experience with ISO 26262

• Experience with sophisticated system analysis tools and methods

• Experience with controls modeling (e.g. Matlab/Simulink, Stateflow, SysML, etc.)

• Experience with HIL simulation and testing

What you will receive in return:

As part of the Ford family, you will enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You will also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we would love to have you join us.

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

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, TN visa holders may be considered.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.

For information on Ford’s benefits and compensation, click here: https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2021-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-1.pdf

Auto req ID:

52914BR

Company:

Ford Motor Company

Function:

Product Development

Skill Team:

Product Development (PD)

Sub-Component:

EESE-Software

State:

Michigan

Location:

Dearborn