Engine Controls Software Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

16h • $120,349 - $192,900 • Hybrid

About The 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 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'll be able to do:
Engine Controls Software Engineer - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Michigan). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the worksite. Design, develop, and implement vehicle control software related to the powertrain (engine, transmission, driveline, and electric motors) and driver assist interfaces with electrification functions, adhering to Ford’s software standards. Capture and maintain requirements for vehicle control features, document changes using Ford’s MBD process and tools, and create and execute validation plans using simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and in-vehicle resources. Manage feature configuration and complexity for a wide range of vehicle programs and powerpacks, and maintain high levels of compatibility and commonality with Gas, Diesel, HEV, and BEV powerpack configurations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering or a related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• 4 years of experience with Design power train control algorithms and associated software functions.
• 4 years of experience with Programming embedded automotive controls in C language.
• 4 years of experience with Testing and debugging of automotive embedded controls.
• 3 years of experience with Software version controls, Clearcase and Github.
• 3 years of experience with Matlab Simulink Software Development and Simulation.
• 1 year of experience with Vehicle communications including CAN, LIN, or SENT.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement vehicle control software related to the powertrain (engine, transmission, driveline, and electric motors) and driver assist interfaces with electrification functions, adhering to Ford’s software standards.
• Capture and maintain requirements for vehicle control features, document changes using Ford’s MBD process and tools, and create and execute validation plans using simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and in-vehicle resources.
• Manage feature configuration and complexity for a wide range of vehicle programs and powerpacks, and maintain high levels of compatibility and commonality with Gas, Diesel, HEV, and BEV powerpack configurations.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level