Powertrain Control's Integration Engineer
About The Position
You will deliver control software and integration solutions that affect physical vehicle performance, taking ownership from development through program execution. The role leads commissioning activities, troubleshoots complex technical issues, and drives milestone reviews, with responsibility for decisions and results. You will represent the Controls department at program and vehicle launch meetings, communicate technical progress and challenges to stakeholders and leadership, and work with cross-functional teams including Brakes, Body Controls, and Calibration to integrate and launch vehicle features. The position leads physical commissioning of prototype vehicles, breadboards, and dynos; develops and maintains vehicle and breadboard test plans; conducts high-level Function Design Verification; and supports program software integration, requirements signoff, deliverable tracking, and engineering milestone reviews. It also leads troubleshooting and root cause analysis for xEV and traditional controls concerns, represents the team at program meetings, supports vehicle timing studies, and presents technical information to stakeholders. The position is hybrid. Candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location may be required to work onsite four or more days per week. Visa sponsorship is unavailable, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The position may be filled at Salary Grade 6, 7, or 8, based on qualifications and experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Computer Science, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience troubleshooting and debugging physical vehicles.
- At least 2 years of experience in roles requiring a strong understanding of embedded software code.
- At least 2 years of experience with calibration and diagnostic toolsets, such as ATI Vision, CANalyzer, PTDIAG, EOL tools, or equivalent major automotive tools.
- At least 2 years of experience with Design Verification (DV) and Failure Mode Analysis (FMA) processes.
- At least 1 year of experience working in a Scaled Agile framework utilizing Jira.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to interface cross-functionally across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Exceptional communication skills and self-motivation to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Lead physical commissioning of prototype vehicles, including High Voltage and Low Voltage systems, breadboards, and dynos.
- Develop and maintain vehicle and breadboard test plans for each vehicle application.
- Perform high-level Function Design Verification, analyze test results, and develop DVP&R as needed.
- Serve as the Powertrain Software Applications Engineer and ensure powertrain software is integrated across platforms.
- Drive powertrain controls commonality across vehicle applications.
- Maintain lead requirement signoff to secure official program signoffs.
- Track and report program deliverables and update status in the Global Integrator.
- Lead preparation for and assessments of engineering milestone reviews (FDJ, PEC, FEC).
- Lead in-depth troubleshooting of vehicle controls issues and engage supporting teams to resolve complex issues.
- Own investigation, root cause analysis, and permanent corrective action processes for xEV and traditional controls-related concerns.
- Represent the PTEC team at program and launch meetings, capturing and communicating timing and program changes.
- Support timing and vehicle studies for existing and next-generation vehicle programs.
- Develop and deliver technical presentations for PTEC Controls Integration stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
- Employee and family vehicle discount program and management leases.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee resource groups.
- Paid time off for individual and team community service.
- Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
