Data-Driven Powertrain Software Validation Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

85d • Hybrid

About The Position

Hey there, future automotive tech wizard and data whiz! We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. Are you ready to not just build the future of mobility, but also ensure it runs flawlessly, learns from every mile driven, and continuously improves through intelligent data analysis? At Ford, we're not just creating vehicles; we're crafting intelligent, connected experiences that are constantly evolving, and we need your expertise to make them even better. If you're a software validation expert who loves diving into data to proactively prevent issues and leverage cloud technologies, then get ready to accelerate your career - this could be your dream role! We're on the lookout for an innovative, data-savvy, and cloud-fluent Data-Driven Powertrain Software Validation Engineer to join our forward-thinking team. This isn't just about testing software; it's about being a critical part of our continuous improvement cycle, ensuring our powertrain control modules (the brains behind our engines and electric motors!) are robust, reliable, and always getting smarter. You'll be instrumental in validating cutting-edge software and then using real-world connected vehicle data, powered by Google Cloud and sophisticated SQL queries, to identify and address potential issues before they even become a problem.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• At least 2 years of dedicated experience in powertrain software validation.
• Strong skills in the design, development, and validation of software using ANSI C (5+ years) and Python (2+ years).
• Familiarity with software development using Simulink and Model-Based Design (1+ year).
• Over 5 years of experience in testing and debugging software within automotive embedded systems.
• A working knowledge of essential debugging and version control tools like Lauterbach debugger, Clearcase, GitHub, dSpace ControlDesk, and dSpace ConfigurationDesk.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with embedded controls software development or testing.
• In-depth knowledge of Powertrain Control Systems.
• Experience working with Powertrain Control Module Hardware.
• Familiarity or experience with calibration processes.
• Practical experience using dSpace Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems.
• A solid understanding of basic engine controls principles and the operating principles of combustion engines.
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving techniques.
• Proven experience working effectively with diverse teams and across organizational boundaries.
• Hands-on experience using Google Cloud (or similar public cloud platforms), writing complex SQL queries, and creating impactful dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Modernize Our Testing Ecosystem: Revamp our test environment, leading the charge to modernize and convert our current setup to the advanced dSpace SCALEXIO system.
• Automate for Excellence: Design and implement automated processes for executing scripts and validating tests directly on the dSpace SCALEXIO bench.
• Deep Dive into Requirements: Gather unit-level requirements for the foundational functions of both supplier-delivered low-level drivers and high-level drivers developed at Ford.
• Craft Robust Test Cases: Develop and continuously update comprehensive test cases for driver functions.
• Data-Driven Prevention & Cloud Power: Create insightful analytic dashboards using real-world connected vehicle data, leveraging Google Cloud and SQL queries.

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
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree