controls engineer.1

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FORD is seeking a Vehicle Controls Engineer in Michigan to assist with design, implementation, testing, documentation, and support of software changes to Ford in-house control systems tools for Calibration Data management. You will work under the Vehicle Controls Tools Technical Specialist to deliver changes across global platforms.

The role requires strong C programming skills, embedded systems experience, and familiarity with Unix/Linux environments.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in C programming with embedded control systems experience.
• Experience developing applications in Unix/Linux environments; strong Linux programming skills.
• Familiarity with Postgres and SQL for database interfacing.
• Experience with Jira, Word/Excel/PowerPoint and code management processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, code, and test planned changes to software tools alongside the Vehicle Controls Tools Technical Specialist.
• Follow change control processes to bring approved changes to resolution.
• Provide user support globally via phone, email, Webex, IM, and one-on-one sessions.
• Create and maintain user accounts and access controls.
• Develop and deliver training materials to the global Ford community.
• Document changes in manuals and other media; participate in User Forum meetings.

Skills

C programming

Data structures

Unix/Linux

Make/Makefiles

GDB

Postgres

Pointers

Bit manipulation

Recursion

File I/O

Hash tables

Linux system programming

Embedded systems

Calibration data management

Jira

Office tools

Tools

Vi/Vim

Exceed TurboX

SQL/Postgres tooling

Make

Job description

In this role you will be assisting with the design, implementation, testing, documentation, and support of software changes to Ford in-house developed control systems tools in automotive software Calibration Data management under the direction of the Vehicle Controls Tools Technical Specialist.

Job Title

Vehicle Controls Engineer

Location

Michigan

Duration

Long Term

Client

FORD

Job Description

Position Duties

In this role you will be assisting with the design, implementation, testing, documentation, and support of software changes to Ford in-house developed control systems tools in automotive software Calibration Data management under the direction of the Vehicle Controls Tools Technical Specialist.

Responsibilities Include

• Design, develop, code, and test planned changes to software tools along-side with the Vehicle Controls Tools Technical Specialist
• Follow section change control process to bring approved changes to resolution
• Provide user support across the globe via phone, email, Webex, Instant Messaging, and 1/1 user interactions
• Provide user account creation, maintenance, and access controls
• Participate in the development and delivery of training material to global Ford community
• Document changes in the appropriate user manuals and other media
• Participate in User Forum meetings.

Position Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in C programming language with in-depth hands-on experience preferably in support of an embedded control systems environment
• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Working knowledge of C programming concepts, including:
• Data structures
• Pointers
• Bit manipulation techniques
• File handling (read/write operations)
• Hash tables
• Recursion
• Experience in developing applications in Unix/Linux environments.
• Good knowledge of Unix/Linux development tools and concepts, including:
• Make and Makefiles
• GDB
• Vi/Vim editor
• Process creation and management using `fork()`
• Strong Linux system programming skills.
• Hands-on experience in code debugging and troubleshooting using GDB.
• Knowledge of H32 and A2L file formats.
• Familiarity with Exceed TurboX.
• Experience in control system software development and calibration.
• Experience with interfacing to Postgres database and Postgres table creation.
• Working experience of Code Configuration Management, Jira Issue Management, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Excellent oral and written communication skills