ADAS Design & Release Engineer

ADAS ECU/Sensor Application Design & Release Engineer

Use your technical expertise to make driving safer easier and better for our customers. The Advance Driver Assistance Technology (ADAS) team develops state-of-the-art software and algorithms to deliver best-in-class features like adaptive cruise control automatic emergency braking blind spot monitoring and 360 camera systems.

We are seeking a highly driven engineer responsible for the program application work for ADAS ECU/sensors. You would lead hardware and software application and vehicle integration work of these systems that control ADAS features on several vehicle programs

What youll do:

• Lead Design and Release work for ADAS ECU/sensors per the Global Product Development System process on various vehicle programs.
• Provide cost-efficient and quality parts on time maintaining ownership and governance of component-specific robustness quality documentation (DFMEA DVP&R SCAAF etc.).
• Support the Sourcing Process including investment piece price and tooling cost reviews and prepare initial and final sourcing documents including ESOW Engineering Specifications System and Component requirements.
• Manage and execute software releases for prototype production and service
• Lead and perform Failure Mode Avoidance and Functional Safety analyses to examine potential failure modes and design suitable prevention strategies.
• Conduct Technical Design Reviews interfacing with Ford core activities and supplier engineering (software hardware mechanical etc.).
• Support the electrical distribution team by submitting related E/E information like Design Transmittals specifications and electrical diagrams.
• Support Vehicle Operations activities to determine appropriate assembly and testing processes.
• Interface with other engineers Vehicle Engineering suppliers and management to ensure compliance with required specifications and efficient critical decision-making.
• Complete program-related work such as Bill of Materials (BOM) integration and packaging parts release requirements compliance Engineering Signoff 2-pagers and AIMs. Ensure program deliverables are met on time and with the highest quality including FEDEBOM Global Integrator DRP Packaging/Digital Buck DPA Checks WERS FMA Subsystem/Supplier work plans DVP&R and Engineering Sign-off.
• Analyze data identify root causes of issues and develop corrective actions to optimize processes and achieve desired outcomes. Strong systems engineering approach to problem-solving and design. Drive troubleshooting and development of solutions for Hardware Software and packaging issues found during validation and launch using problem-solving best practices (Is/Is not 3L5W fishbones etc.) with various experts.
• Support prototype and vehicle launches which may require travel.
• Identify validation durability and functional testing required for a given programs change scope.
• Support ongoing warranty reduction and improvements.
• Support Total Vehicle Management activities.

Youll have:

• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or strongly related
• Experience with packaging electronic modules and components in vehicles
• 3 years of experience in Design and Release of E/E components.
• 3 years of experience with Automotive Component or Subsystem Product Development tools and processes.
• Strong understanding and application of engineering disciplines (engineering specifications systems engineering design validation failure mode analysis 8D Six Sigma etc.).
• An expert at analyzing and resolving complex issues.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills self-motivated proactive eager to take responsibility and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Outstanding supplier relationship skills to coach and lead suppliers as required.
• Excellent leadership communication and project management skills.
• Ability to quickly learn the job (with mentoring from others) and then be able to self-lead the D&R Application work on programs.
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate and interact with others both orally and in writing.
• Motivation to bring new technologies from concept to production in a short time period.
• Ability to travel as necessary.

Even better you may have:

• MSEE or advanced degree preferred.
• 3 years of CAD packaging experience.
• Experience with ADAS technologies (e.g. camera radar lidar ultrasonic domain controller).
• Mechanical subsystems brackets design experience.
• Strong knowledge of E/E Systems and how E/E components interface with other vehicle systems.
• Diagnostic tools and troubleshooting familiarity (DET CANAlyzer DTCs DIDs etc.).
• Thorough understanding of vehicle electrical systems and electrical design/development processes.
• Understanding of production processes.

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

This position is a range of salary grades 6-8.

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