Product Engineer

Company: Ford Motor Company
Location: Dearborn
Posted on: March 10, 2023

Job Description:

We're looking for a Talented Product Engineer to lead the Ford in-house and supplier software application and release of advanced electronic brake systems.
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 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 you will be able to do
Are you ready to lead application with our in-house and supplier software of sophisticated electronic brake systems? In this position you will:

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  Handle software (SW) and calibration delivery management (e.g. Timing, Coordination with supplier, program builds, and OTA software updates, Change Mgmt, etc)
  
  
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  Guide supplier partners thru the Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS)
  
  
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  Support driver assist features
  
  
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  Deliver software work packages of the software change management process (e.g. release documentation, functional validation, OTA software updates, etc.)
  
  
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  Work with Cross-Module network communication implementation (e.g. OTA, CS, MA, E2E, PARSED, etc.)
  
  
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  Investigate Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) issues including Quality Early Detection (QED)
  
  
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  Support service manual development
  
  
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  Support the Breadboard/HiL (e.g. issue resolution, software updates, etc.)
  
  
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  Support prototype vehicle builds (e.g. root cause issues, flashing software, etc.)
  
  
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  Release diagnostics specifications
  
  
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  Ensure compliance to Central SW requirements (ASPICE)
  
  
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  Lead SW Technical Design Reviews (TDRs)
  
  
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  Support assembly plant End-of-line (EOL) setup and issue resolution
  
  
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  Learn and participate in SW AGILE processes
  
  
  The minimum requirements we seek
  
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    Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
    
    
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    2+ years of experience with design or development in chassis or powertrain controls
    
    
    Our preferred requirements
    
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      Experience with FMEA and related quality assurance processes
      
      
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      Familiarity with vehicle network communication (e.g. CAN, etc.)
      
      
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      Self-starter who can learn to use new tools and find solutions - ability to resolve vehicle problems
      
      
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      Outstanding leadership and communication skills
      
      
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      2+ years of experience in supplier management
      
      
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      Motivation to bring new technologies from concept to production in a short time period
      
      
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      Familiarity with digital and analog data acquisition systems
      
      
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      Awareness of and/or experience with ISO 26262
      
      
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      Experience with sophisticated system analysis tools and methods
      
      
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      Exposure to controls modeling (e.g. Matlab/Simulink, Stateflow, SysML, etc.)
      
      
      What you'll receive in return:
      As part of the Ford family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You'll 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'd 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 available for this position.
      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.
      https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2023-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-2.pdf
      For information on Ford's salary and benefits, please visit:
      At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combatting COVID-19. As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption.
      Requisition ID : 9191

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