Sr. Systems Integration Engineer – IVI, OTA & Diagnostics Software

We are seeking a Senior Systems Integration Engineer to support the launch readiness and ongoing production of current vehicle builds at the Ford Louisville Assembly Plant (LAP). The successful candidate will focus on integrating In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) software into the manufacturing environment, which is mission-critical to manufacturing as it hosts services including Over-the-Air (OTA) updates, connectivity, and diagnostics.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical owner for software integration across IVI, OTA, connectivity, diagnostics, and manufacturing software in the plant.
• Own the OTA in manufacturing workflow, ensuring OTA services are correctly configured at each stage; coordinate with vehicle software and cloud teams on OTA readiness for manufacturing.
• Manage and troubleshoot IVI connectivity to plant network infrastructure, cloud diagnostic services, and backend network systems.
• Support and continuously improve the diagnostic service responsible for querying other ECUs, ensuring accurate, low-latency multi-ECU diagnostic reporting on the line.
• Lead root-cause investigations for IVI-related issues including connectivity, OTA, and diagnostic failures; drive corrective/preventive actions with cross-functional teams.
• Lead implementation of new tools, technologies, and error-proofing methods to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Partner with vehicle software, cybersecurity, IT, and diagnostics teams to define manufacturing requirements for new IVI software releases before they reach the plant.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing test scripts and validation procedures for IVI/connectivity/OTA/diagnostic functions.
• Act as the plant's technical escalation point and subject matter expert for IVI software; mentor junior engineers and technicians on IVI, OTA, connectivity, and diagnostic troubleshooting methodology.
• Support launch readiness activities, cutover plans, and issue containment for new model introductions and major software/hardware updates.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive embedded/vehicle software or high-volume manufacturing integration, with direct exposure to IVI, telematics, or connected vehicle systems.
• Strong understanding of OTA update architecture (campaign orchestration, ECU flashing sequences, rollback/failure handling).
• Experience with vehicle diagnostic protocols.
• Hands-on manufacturing/plant floor experience , flashing stations, end-of-line test systems, MES/PLC interfaces.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware-software-network boundaries in a production environment.
• Ability to collaborate with line workers, technicians, and cross-functional engineers; strong communication skills translating plant-floor issues into engineering requirements and vice versa.
• Willingness to work on-site at Louisville Assembly Plant and support launches, critical issue resolution, and occasional off-shift activities as needed.

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.