Ford Champs looks forward to providing you with key knowledge and significant experiences for your professional career.  This is a great platform to connect with leadership, collaborate with professionals in many areas of the business and learn more about our Ford full time opportunities. Throughout this program, there are many opportunities to gain insight and exposure to our business that will last a lifetime.

Ford Champs will allow to get to now different business areas through 12 to 24 months, while you improve your skills and become a better professional.

As an In-Vehicle Software Ford Champ, you will be responsible for managing all electronic module software, including releases and in-field support. This role involves executing the Software Change Management Process (SWCM) to ensure all software releases across vehicle programs (development, production, and service) comply with corporate product development standards.

The IVS Champ ensures that Design and Release (D&R) Engineers and suppliers adhere to module programming and configuration specifications by integrating Worldwide Engineering Release System (WERS) part numbers into embedded software, aligning with the Software Announcement Document (SWAD) in the SWCM Tool. They also ensure D&Rs provide all necessary software deliverables and that the Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) receives accurate, validated service data for software reprogramming during customer repairs.

What you´ll need:

Demonstrated affinity for the automotive sector, with a specific focus on electronic systems and programming. Exceptional communication skills in English, both written and verbal, at a proficiency level exceeding 90%. Bachelor's student in Electronics, Mechatronics Engineering, or a similar technical discipline. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Skilled in Python programming, ideally with front-end development experience.

What you´ll do:

Contributing to agile tool development and innovation disclosures aimed at reducing warranty issues. Managing the software change process and maintaining critical software release data within our IVS system. Creating and validating software structures, ensuring compliance with delivery plans and guiding engineers and suppliers. Learning to implement new features in our IVS tool through testing and user story creation. Ensuring the integrity of software in sold vehicles by managing the IVS database and verifying supplier compliance with programming specifications. Utilizing JIRA Cloud to support software releases, address end-of-line alarms, and resolve field claims.