Ford Pro · 18 hours ago
Chassis Controls Software Application Design and Release Engineer
20800 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $190K/yr
2+ years expFord Pro is dedicated to delivering a fully electric transportation future. The Chassis Controls Software Application Design and Release Engineer will manage software delivery, guide supplier partners, and support various features and processes related to electric vehicle development.
AutomotiveFleet ManagementSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
2+ years of experience with design or development in chassis or powertrain controls
1+ Experience with FMEA and related quality assurance processes
Preferred
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
Benefits
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 Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Company
Ford Pro
Ford Pro is a productivity accelerator designed to drive the business forward, delivering solutions to commercial customers of all sizes.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew Frick
Interim Head
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