Vehicle Controls Engineering Process Tools Engineer - W2 Only

Saransh Inc; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Saransh Inc. in Dearborn, MI on-site is seeking a Vehicle Controls Engineering Process Tools Engineer to design, implement, test, and support software tools for automotive calibration data management.

You will work with the Vehicle Controls Tools Technical Specialist and provide global user support, documenting changes and contributing to training materials for the Ford community. The role requires strong C/C++ knowledge, Unix/Linux experience, and robust debugging and GUI development

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in the C programming language with hands-on experience, preferably in embedded control systems.
• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Working knowledge of C programming concepts including data structures, pointers, bit manipulation, file handling, hash tables, recursion.
• Experience in Unix/Linux environments and development tools (Make/Makefiles, GDB, Vi/Vim).
• Linux system programming, debugging with GDB, OS calls, file I/O; GUI development using Motif; database knowledge (Postgres).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, code, and test changes to software tools for automotive control systems.
• Follow change control processes to bring approved changes to resolution.
• Provide global user support via phone, email, Webex, and other channels.
• Manage user accounts and access controls.
• Contribute to training materials for the Ford community.
• Document changes in manuals and media.
• Participate in User Forum meetings.

Skills

C Programming

Unix/Linux

GDB

Make/Makefiles

Code Debugging

Tools

Vi/Vim

Postgres

Motif GUI

Job description

Role: Vehicle Controls Engineering Process Tools Engineer

Location: Fully onsite. Dearborn MI

Position Type: W2

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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, code, and test planned changes to software tools in collaboration 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 one‑on‑one user interactions.
• Provide user account creation, maintenance, and access controls.
• Participate in the development and delivery of training materials to the global Ford community.
• Document changes in the appropriate user manuals and other media.
• Participate in User Forum meetings.

Qualifications

Strong proficiency in the 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; operating system calls, file input/output; GUI development using Motif; database or SQL; 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 with Code Configuration Management, Jira Issue Management, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; excellent oral and written communication skills.

Top Skills

• C Programming
• GUI Development on Linux Motif
• Database