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Ford Motor Company

Tech Platform Applications Engineer

Ford Motor Company
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hybrid senior full-time Salary grade 7-8 Dearborn, MI

First indexed 10 Jul 2026

Description

In this role, you will support the application, integration, and validation of the FNV 3.x Electrical Architecture to a specific vehicle.

Responsibilities

  • Represent the Tech Platform in Vehicle Program forums, and represent the interests of Vehicle Programs in platform efforts
  • Champion complexity control within program content and cross carlines
  • Support delivery of vehicle programs, OTA updates, and quality actions
  • Drive architecture and strategy changes through cross-functional teams and throughout the lifecycle of the Programs
  • Manage communication of all changes, cost, investment, and adherence to feature/hardware bundle requirements through standard scorecards
  • Partner with Vehicle Programs to ensure balanced enterprise solutions with focus on Platform approach
  • Drive a quality focus into Platform disciplines including leading metrics
  • Drive cost opportunities at a Platform level through the Vehicle Program life cycle (TVM)
  • Drive the execution of technology migration plans and productivity-related initiatives
  • Manage Platform timelines, risk mitigation plans and cost/investment to ensure on-time and on-target delivery
  • Execute assigned tasks related to vehicle program deliverables, including tracking and updating program-related progress and evidence in tools like Integrator or Jira
  • Support the creation, documentation, and maintenance of program-specific system requirements, Bills of Features, and technical documentation (e.g., Tech Unit PDL)
  • Assist in identifying potential risks to system delivery and support the development and documentation of Delivery Recovery Plans (DRPs)
  • Escort changes through the required Decision Forums (DFs): Architecture Change Control, Unified Backlog, Platform Change Control, Vehicle Program Change Control, etc.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience in product development, systems engineering, or electrical/software integration, preferably within the automotive industry
  • Basic understanding of vehicle electrical architectures, software integration principles, and overall system design
  • Proficiency in identifying and escalating technical issues and risks within complex systems
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team
  • Familiarity with common engineering tools and software (e.g., Jira, Integrator, or similar project management/issue tracking systems)

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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