In-Vehicle Infotainment Software Design & Release Engineer

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position, you will act as the single point of contact to the Vehicle Program teams for all In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) software-related deliverables. You will be the primary interface between the In-House IVI core software and Program teams. You will drive the resolution of IVI software-related issues and collaborate with other Ford cross-functional teams on root cause analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Computer Software).
• 3 + years of Electronics Module Software Design & Release Engineer experience.
• Experience with Module hardware or software release processes.
• End of Line (EOL) module configuration & DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) issue resolution experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ford experience a plus.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with cross functional global teams.
• Working knowledge of Ford engineering software management tools including JIRA, VSEM, SMPSN, and SWAD databases.
• Vehicle level testing and software validation experience.
• Experience interfacing with Ford Voice of Customer Fleet issues and troubleshooting vehicles.
• In-Vehicle Infotainment background a plus.
• Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with automotive networks such as Value-CAN, Vehicle Spy and CANalyzer.
• Experience with Software re-flash tools/processes.
• Excellent project management and communications skills.
• Ford Project Management toolset experience with FEDE-BOM, FEDE-DV, WERS, & CDR’s.
• Cost analysis skills beneficial.
• Periodic Travel required to different plants throughout North America to support Launches.
• Experience with using automotive technologies such as Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and/or Voice recognition.

Responsibilities

• Initiate Jira’s and interface with the IVI software product owners/developers for resolution of issues, along with timing to support program milestones.
• Perform initial triage analysis of Bug Reports, logs, and CAN data to expedite issue resolution.
• Serve as the IVI feature expert on Program specific content, feature operations, and EOL configurations.
• Drive resolution of software related issues and collaborate with other Ford cross-functional teams on root cause.
• Provide onsite plant support for functional audits, and End of Line (EOL) issue resolution.
• Gather data and lead troubleshooting/analysis of all IVI software issues.
• Manage/perform onsite IVI loose stock and vehicle on wheels software reflashes to support builds at the plant.
• Manage module software pedigree and deliveries, from build to print supplier, to support program build timing.
• Champion software release documentation and approvals for IVI software driven changes.

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.

What This Job Offers

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