Seats and Restraints Software Interface Engineer

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In this position...

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Seats and Restraints Software Interface Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering team. In this critical role you will be responsible for supporting the design and release of our seat and restraint systems ensuring seamless software integration and robust performance. Key commodities include OCS and modules governing seat functions (DSM PSM PFSM RCM Heated seat module MCS module etc). Youll be a key player in driving quality improvements incorporating new technologies and collaborating with suppliers to deliver exceptional results. If you are passionate about automotive safety possess a strong understanding of software interfaces and thrive in a fastpaced environment we encourage you to apply!

What youll do

• Engineering Support:Support the Seats and Restraints design and release team through all engineering milestones ensuring adherence to established processes and quality standards.
• Foundation Documents:Develop maintain and ensure the accuracy of foundation documents related to software interfaces requirements and specifications.
• Technology Integration:Drive the incorporation of new technologies into seat and restraint systems evaluating feasibility performance and reliability.
• Supplier Collaboration:Develop and manage relationships with suppliers ensuring timely delivery of highquality components and software.
• Quality Improvement:Proactively identify and implement quality improvements throughout the design and manufacturing process. Champion automation of software and system quality measures at all stages requirements design and development integration leveraging tools and techniques like TDD BDD Jira TestRail Google test etc.
• Problem Solving:Provide rapid response and resolution to stop ships stop builds and plant quality issues with a focus on eliminating Field Service Actions (FSAs).
• System Integration:Oversee the integration of software components within the seat and restraint systems ensuring proper communication and functionality.
• Testing and Validation:Develop and execute test plans to validate software performance and ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
• Documentation:Create and maintain comprehensive documentation related to software interfaces system architecture and testing results.

Youll have...

Minimum Requirements:

• Education:Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in automotive software engineering with a focus on embedded systems.
• Technical Skills:
  • Experience with embedded software development and testing.
  • Familiarity with automotive safety standards and regulations (e.g. FMVSS).
  • Proficiency inASPICE ISO 26262 SAE Standards
  • Applied knowledge of Cybersecurity OTA reflash CMA and PARSED data analytics.
  • Automotive domain experience in componentlevel system design and integration using automotive network technologies (LIN CAN Ethernet) networking fundamentals (TCP/IP IPv4/6 invehicle embedded telematics technology body & security electronic systems architecture.
  • Knowledge of Autosar software stack domain controller architecture software defined architecture.
  • Knowledge of communication protocols like MQTT gRPC SOME/IP.
  • Knowledge of seat and restraint system functionality and design principles.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent problemsolving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Even better you may have

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with root cause analysis and problemsolving methodologies (e.g. 5 Whys Ishikawa diagrams Kepner Tregoe).

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 rampup programs subsidized backup childcare 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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 8.

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