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Ford Motor Company

Engine Control System Engineer

Ford Motor Company
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hybrid mid full-time $115,000-$192,900 Dearborn, MI

First indexed 20 Oct 2026

Description

As a member of the Engine Controls software team, you will collaborate across departments to develop robust, production-ready solutions for current and next-generation boosted engine programs.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement embedded engine controls and diagnostic monitors within the powertrain control module software
  • Capture and maintain requirements for vehicle control features, document changes using Ford’s model-based design process and tools, and create and execute validation plans using simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and in-vehicle resources
  • Manage configuration and complexity for a wide range of vehicle programs and powerpacks, and maintain high levels of compatibility and commonality with Gas, Diesel, HEV, and BEV powerpack configurations
  • Develop and validate control algorithms using C-code to meet functional, emissions, performance, and functional safety requirements (ISO 26262)
  • Apply powertrain control system software validation test methods,including unit testing (Unity/Ceedling), SIL, MIL, and HIL,to ensure system functionality and robustness
  • Troubleshoot vehicle and powertrain fuel-path functional and diagnostic issues; determine and validate corrective actions through data analysis, vehicle testing, and simulation
  • Maintain software description documentation, calibration guides, release notes, and requirements traceability for fuel-path software components

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field.
  • At least 1 year of experience writing software in C.

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.
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