Chassis Controls Software Engineer

In this position...
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 tomorrows transportation.

Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking and User Experience methods you will work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We are 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 youll do...

• 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

Youll have...

• Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineer Mechanical Engineer or Computer Science or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 2 years of experience with design or development in chassis or powertrain controls
• 5 years of applying FMEA and quality assurance processes to resolve engineering issues using 8D 3-Legged 5 Whys Is/Is-Not analysis and fishbone diagrams to support efficient problem-solving and program timing.
• 5 years of managing multiple supplier and in-house software teams to ensure on-time delivery of products meeting all requirements supported by DVP&R planning data analysis and reporting documentation.
• 5 years of developing solutions that meet full vehicle requirements address technical issues and ensure the safety and reliability of complex braking systems in advanced vehicle environments by collaborating within automotive systems engineering teams.
• 5 years experience diagnosing electromechanical systems and leading teams to develop robust designs while incorporating Functional Safety principles to ensure high quality performance reliability and safety of embedded control systems.
• 5 years designing developing diagnosing and embedded systems using vehicle network communication protocols AutoSAR and SAE J1979 to ensure regulatory compliance enable efficient troubleshooting and support embedded or mechatronic control technologies.
• 5 years experience using digital and analog data acquisition systems including CANalyzer to collect data for investigating vehicle software issues and validating software requirements.
• 5 years experience using controls modeling tools including MATLAB Simulink Stateflow and SysML to design analyze and optimize complex systems and to perform data analysis and requirement verification

Even better you may have...

• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science or related degree 5 years of experience with design or development in chassis or powertrain controls
• 3 years 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

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $115000-$192900.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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