Powertrain and Electrified OBD Subsystem Engineer

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In this 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.

Electric Vehicle Digital Design (EVDD) is responsible for developing the key technologies and capabilities – such as EV platforms, batteries, e-motors, inverters, charging and recycling – to create ground-up breakthrough electric vehicles. By joining the best software, engineering, design and UX talent, you will be a part of creating new technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the EVDD team means building the future as Ford’s center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services.

We are seeking a talented and innovative Powertrain and Electrified OBD Subsystem Engineer to join our team and work on the development of next-generation powertrain diagnostic software. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in control systems engineering and testing, a passion for automotive technology, and a drive to push the boundaries of innovation in the field. Deliver, validate, and maintain on-board diagnostic (OBD) solutions for powertrain technologies needed to meet global diagnostic regulatory requirements.

What you'll do...

Develop and deliver on-board diagnostic (OBD) solutions for powertrain technologies needed to meet global diagnostic regulatory requirements.

Perform/oversee HIL, on-road, and dynamometer data collection to calibrate and validate sensor performance and diagnostic monitoring capability of new powertrain technologies.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage the design, development, and validation of engine diagnostic software.

Lead and resolve software and calibration OBD issues with internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner.

Author scripts using Matlab, Python and/or other scripting languages to analyze system/diagnostic behavior and support the calibration process.

Write calibration guides, regulatory required documentations, and co-author Work Shop Manuals.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of proven experience in automotive product development, preferably in powertrain diagnostics
• 2+ years experience in analyzing / reviewing programming languages such as C/C++, MATLAB, or Simulink

Preferred Requirements

• Masters degree in Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Knowledge of vehicle powertrain systems and diagnostic protocols
• Ability to apply System Engineering principles
• Experience with diagnostic tools
• Previous experience in developing algorithms for fault detection and diagnostics
• Understanding of OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) standards and regulations
• Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing methodologies
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools for diagnostic purposes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and project management abilities

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.  


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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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