Technical Systems Integration Engineer

Ford-Motor-Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan is seeking an experienced Systems Integration and Validation Engineer to oversee electrical systems integration, validation, and design reviews across vehicle programs.

You will develop vehicle-level logical schematics, coordinate DT/ TDR activities, support prototype builds and DCV-related testing, and ensure compliance with system requirements and BOM management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in systems integration and validation.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Authorized to work in the United States of America.

Responsibilities

• Develop vehicle-level logical schematics and review system design.
• Coordinate TDR prep and track tasks via JIRA.
• Support prototype and pre-production builds.
• Execute DV testing and BOM/SW configuration checks.

Skills

Systems integration

Validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

Job description

If good is just never good enough for you, Ford Quality shares your passion for striving for perfection. We’re responsible for driving the continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services. Help us drive operational excellence through such innovative, proprietary initiatives as our Global Product Development System, Quality Operating System and New Model Launch. Work cross-functionally and closely with integrated teams in Manufacturing, Product Development, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales and Service.

In this position...

Electrical systems integration and validation, approve device transmittals, develop vehicle-level logical schematics, conduct design/compatibility reviews, support system-level validation/diagnostics, provide technical support for prototype and pre-production builds.

Design:

• Develop vehicle-level Logical Schematics
• Setup DT Structure in VSEM-GDT

Approve the System aspect of the DT.

• Ensure Generic Fusing Strategy is being followed
• Ensure Generic Grounding Strategy is being followed

Development of logical schematics

• Execute compatibility review
• Assess Systems FMEA
• Assess/comply with related system requirements (FEDE)

Coordinate TDR prep and follow with Technical specialist at gateways and track tasks via JIRA.

Proto Build (DCV):

• HIL/FDJ Breadboard
• Provide configurations only and extraordinary support if needed
• DCV Breadboard (E/E pre-build system breadboard)

Determine feature configuration of BB (variants)

Check BOM to ensure parts are going to be present on BB

Configure modules (FCT - Ford Converter Tool or EOL simutlation)

Update module SW (getting SW from IVS or JFrog)

Functional Testing (quick, point to point testing)

VEV DV Breadboard (DCV signoff)

Provide Module Configurations (VSCS development)

Support Troubleshooting

VEV maintains BOM, SW, Issues Tracking

VEV executes DV Tests (FEDE)

Plant Build Kit (NMPDC, Roush, etc.) (DCV Only, TPV is performed by VEV)

Update SW & configure Modules

Run Self-test and collect bus query (part number, config, dtc's, etc)

Troubleshoot Functional Issues

Vehicle Build (DCV Only, TPV is performed by VEV)

Troubleshoot Functional Issues

Functional Test / KOL (100% module coverage - multiple configurations)

Update SW & configure Modules if required

Run Self-test and collect bus query (part number, config, dtc's, etc)

Pre-Production Builds (i.e. EPT, TT, PP, MP1, MP2, OKTB, PJ1, J1+90)

Support Manage Module Software Readiness Document (part of NMP LQOS) and utilize SWBOM to track software revision

Support EOL-VSCS testing (DSC/APTL testing)

Identify system differences from DCV to TT and update test vehicles

Update SW in modules (only using SWCM/IVS or JFrog)

Troubleshoot issues from EOL testing

Support the replacement of modules in vehicle with 'virgin-ized' modules

At the plant

EOL troubleshooting, support DTC masking and CBT

Functional issues troubleshooting / triage and support extraordinary actions as needed

Functional Test per control plan/ KOL Auditing per system TDR (aka PVP)

Support PMT/TPP with On-site Mods (software + config with Movimento)

VOCF

DTC Tracker – VE/ Prog Mgm’t has led.

Systems will review and identify false codes (i.e. set after SW reflash).

Support Triage of Issues (D&R has led)

Support Extraordinary actions, support SW Update of Fleet; D&R has led; PMT or NMP to coordinate flash party’s

You'll have...

• Prefer minimum 3 years' experience in systems integration and validation
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Authorized to work in the United States of America

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, 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
• 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.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.