Description
We're looking for a Product Development Engineer to join our team at Ford. As a Product Development Engineer, you will lead and deliver core calibration content for Functional Safety (FuSa) and Dependability (DEP), spanning across various ICE powertrain technologies. You will develop and maintain tools and methods critical to the FuSa/DEP calibration teams, such as calibration guidance documentation, vehicle validation methods, error-proofing methods, etc.
In this role, you will also lead FuSa/DEP calibration support of new powertrain technologies. You will collaborate with FuSa work product owner(s), Controls personnel and Calibration colleagues, in coordination with FuSa/Dep Technical Specialist, to calibrate/validate experimental software in support of feature development.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading innovation workstreams to enable FuSa/DEP calibration/validation efficiencies, such as development and enhancement of automation analysis tools (ex: GTDM), as well as development and enhancement of test methods in non-vehicle based tool chains (ex: HIL, etc.).
- Providing FuSa calibration support for quality investigations. Following quality process methods to support closure of issues identified during program launch process, as well as items identified following initial product launch.
- Some business travel is required to testing locations in Colorado, Arizona, Florida and Raco/Thompson. Average travel is 4-8 weeks per year.
We're looking for someone with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering, and 2+ years of professional experience. Previous powertrain calibration experience is preferred, as is previous functional safety experience. You should have solid understanding of electrical/electronic systems and software fundamentals, and be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills.
As an added bonus, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits, 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.