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

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an experienced engineer to drive electrical systems integration and validation across vehicle programs. You will develop vehicle-level logical schematics, set up DT structures, and approve system aspects of DT while coordinating TDRs and tracking tasks in JIRA.

You will also support proto builds and pre-production validations, updating software and module configurations as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop vehicle-level Logical Schematics.
• Set up DT Structure in VSEM-GDT.
• Approve the System aspect of the DT.
• Coordinate TDR prep and track tasks via JIRA.
• DCV Breadboard and vehicle build support.
• Update SW and configure Modules; run self-tests and collect bus data.
• Troubleshoot functional issues and support tests across pre-production stages.
• Support Module configurations and BOM consistency.

Skills

Systems integration

Validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

JIRA

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.

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.

You will do

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.

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.