Project Controls : Project Control and Integration Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.
We are seeking a Project Control and Integration Engineer to join our Powertrain and Electrified Controls (PTEC) team. Lead the Powertrain Controls delivery for Ford's Flagship Products as they transition into various electrified architectures like, BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle), Hybrid, and ICE (Internal Combustion Engine). As a Project Control Engineer, you will drive the Powertrain Controls Software deliverables and timelines to support development, launch, post launch phases of Ford's transportation portfolios; lead / support PT Control System integration and testing for electrified and gas products through High Level Function Testing.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering
• 2+ years Automotive product development experience
• 2+ years of experience Engineering Program or project management experience
• 2+ experience with CAN tools and data acquisition equipment

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree in Automotive or Electrical Engineering
• Solid understanding of Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS) desired
• Ability to manage different projects simultaneously
• Desire to work independently, and adapt to dynamic work environment
• Demonstration of business acumen, organizational skills, and ability to learn new technology and processes
• Experience working with senior level management
• Experience working with multi-functional teams, creating a collaboration across organizations, cultures and regions
• Encourage teamwork and drive resolution on issues
• Some experience in electrified powertrain applications and testing. Proficient in the following Test Software:
• ATI
• PT Diagnostics – MyCanics
• CANAlyzer/CANape
• DET – Diagnostic Engineering Tool
• VDR - flight recorders

Responsibilities

• Lead Program Management Sub Team (PMST) Vehicle Lines
• Manage achievement of Program Targets:
• Timing- ensure delivery of program's powertrain controls deliverables for GPDS milestones, build events, and software/calibration release requirements
• Quality – facilitate delivery / implementation of new tech and software needed to achieve program and department quality objectives through Production, OTA and Service.
• Represent Powertrain and Electrified Controls (PTEC) as key contact with Powertrain Program Management Team (PMT) & New Model Launch (NML).
• This includes being lead contact to cascade information to and from the program to the PTEC teams, lead cross functional issue resolution with PTEC engineers and program teams, and alignment of delivery of content to programs for future production cycles.
• Lead assessments and preparation for Engineering milestone reviews
• Lead trouble shooting efforts for vehicle controls issues and bring in supporting teams as needed
• Lead issue resolution for root cause (8D), permanent corrective action, and prevent recurrence for powertrain xEV controls related concerns
• Lead the commissioning process on the first set of vehicles, Breadboards (ICE, HV and LV xEV) and Dynos in the prototype phase. Verify software and calibration level and functionality
• Help / Train employees for hybrid vehicle development and testing:
• Flashing PT modules
• Reading codes
• Programming Motor Offsets
• Collecting and reviewing data
• Troubleshooting/debugging vehicles
• Utilizing the following tools for vehicle development and testing:
• ATI
• PT Diagnostics – MyCanics
• CANAlyzer/CANape
• DET – Diagnostic Engineering Tool
• VDR - flight recorders

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees