Product Developer Verification and Validation Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

40d • 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!
Product Development Verification and Validation Engineer - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, MI). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the Dearborn office. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from Dearborn, MI. Develop and implement hardware and software tools and processes that enable efficient vehicle testing. Develop software tools for data acquisition and post-processing. Validate ADAS features to support development of verification methods including vehicle testing, hardware-in-the-loop, vehicle in-the-loop, and other advanced testing methodologies. Ensure readiness of all test vehicles. Plan and complete vehicle software updates. Resolve feature functionality issues on test vehicles. Domestic Travel Required up to 20%. Physical work location is 20600 Oakwood Blvd – part of same complex as the address listed at end of this posting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronic Engineering or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• 3 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Utilizing automotive OBD2 functions and tools, specifically Vector and DET. 2. Analyzing data from automotive control systems and CAN network for function/performance validation or troubleshooting. 3. Utilizing instrumentation for data collection during automotive testing.
• 1 year of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Testing Advanced Driver Assistance Systems for verification and validation of feature function and performance. 2. Writing software scripts using MATLAB, Python, or C++ for test data analysis. 3. Hands-on troubleshooting of full vehicle prototypes and associated sub-systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement hardware and software tools and processes that enable efficient vehicle testing.
• Develop software tools for data acquisition and post-processing.
• Validate ADAS features to support development of verification methods including vehicle testing, hardware-in-the-loop, vehicle in-the-loop, and other advanced testing methodologies.
• Ensure readiness of all test vehicles.
• Plan and complete vehicle software updates.
• Resolve feature functionality issues on test vehicles.

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