In this role…

Ford’s VPSE organization is seeking qualified candidates to join our team to develop control and diagnostic algorithms that support future diesel powertrain programs.  The advanced diesel controls team is a vibrant group of engineers responsible for researching, developing and implementing control systems and diagnostic strategies that help make Ford vehicles environmentally responsible while delivering the performance customers expect.  Successful candidates for this position will have demonstrated experience designing and delivering control software for dynamic systems and a passion for attaining a deep understanding of interrelated vehicle systems.

You'll Have…

B.S. degree in mechanical, electrical, aero, each with an emphasis in control theory or related areas (signal processing, optimization, machine learning) 3 or more years of experience developing control algorithms for mechanical or electrical systems 3 or more years of experience with MATLAB/Simulink tools for data analysis, model development and software development (course work included)

Even Better, if you have…

M.S. degree in mechanical, electrical, aero, each with an emphasis in control theory or related areas (signal processing, optimization, machine learning) 3 years of power train controls system experience or related coursework 3 years of experience testing controls software in embedded hardware Familiarity with control development and calibration tools including MATLAB / Simulink, dSpace, Speedgoat, Vector CANalyzer, ETAS INCA, and ATI Vision Demonstrated statistical data analysis skills Control/diagnostic feature simulation skills Familiarity with systems engineering based problem solving and technology implementation  Excellent written and oral communication skills Proven ability to work well with others as part of a diverse global team

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: 
https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1 

This position is a range of salary grades 5-8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid   #LI-CS2

 

What you'll do…

Responsibilities will include development and implementation of control and diagnostic algorithms for engine-related systems in future diesel programs in the US and globally. An engineer in this position will:

Design and deploy control algorithms to embedded controllers (including rapid prototyping into production level ECUs) Use MATLAB/Simulink or other tools to create embedded control software Develop, test, and validate new embedded controls and diagnostics for diesel programs, including fuel system, air path and exhaust aftertreatment in both physical and modeling environments Create software requirements, specifications, and validation plans Perform verification of the controls and control systems via control calibration and vehicle testing Work closely with downstream customers to validate the application of the control and diagnostic solutions and develop requirements, optimization models and calibration guides