Lighting Electronics & Software Technical Specialist

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This role serves as the Global Technical Specialist for Exterior Lighting Systems focusing on Electronics & Software technical content strategic development and process optimization within our global body exterior lighting team.

As the primary global technical authority you will be instrumental in ensuring the robust design development and delivery of all exterior lighting electronics components and software. Key accountabilities include:

• Providing technical leadership across the entire product lifecycle from initial concept to ongoing field support and quality assurance.
• Directing global product strategy including development verification validation and launch activities.
• Developing and enforcing foundational documentation to drive recurrence prevention.
• Facilitating the creation and consistent application of standardized engineering tools methods and execution.

In this position...

• The Global Exterior Lighting Electronics and Software TS is a recognized & accomplished technical expert who can interface with all levels of management & outside activities on exterior lighting systems related matters.
• Assist Global Managers Technical Leaders and Chief Engineers in the identification resolution & presentation of department technical strategies objectives mission & values.
• Act as technical architect/specialist for exterior lighting electrical systems and software on a global scale.
• Globally responsible for signoffs of electronics and software High Impact Requirements (HIRs) for all application programs at key milestones.
• Act as technical resource internally & externally on component & vehicle systems. Provide technical support to global teams.
• Recommend develop & verify applications for new & advanced exterior lighting designs.
• Analyze designs during the development process & address any potential failures & error states.
• Lead design of new concepts to improve system performance & provide leadership & support for timely implementation.
• Monitor & investigate new system technologies to maintain company position as industry leader in this field.

What youll do...

• Guide & oversee training mentoring & provide consulting to department engineers & other interfacing functions.
• Support Campaign Prevent for exterior lighting and related systems.
• Support Critical Concern Review Group (CCRG) for exterior lighting systems.
• Provide technical advice to Automotive Safety Office (ASO) and Office of General Counsel (OGC) as required.
• Guide development of modular system tools methods & processes
• Lead development & ongoing maintenance/update of commodity specific standards specifications & verification methods.
• Lead development & deployment of all commodity foundation documents including DFMEAs SCCAFs Boundary Diagrams P-Diagrams DVP&R & integration manuals.
• Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA)
• Lead & drive prevent recurrence process.
• Ability to share & present work to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Youll have...

• B.S. in Electrical Software Computer Science or Computer Engineering or other related physical science field of study
• 10 years as an Electronics or Software Engineer or similar experience
• 2 years experience with job responsibilities specific to exterior automotive or transportation lighting engineering with focus in systems like exterior lamps LEDs Bulbs Reflectors Projectors mechanisms or related electromechanical systems
• Demonstrated expert level knowledge and experience in electronics design and software engineering principles and practices including system architecture component selection circuit design (analog/digital) firmware development embedded systems communication protocols design for reliability and robust testing and validation methodologies.
• Experience in all product development phases from Pre-Program through Launch including at least one major program (scale 4-6)
• Working knowledge of applicable Design Analysis Verification Quality Manufacturing and Assembly methods
• Demonstrated improvements in customer satisfaction reduction in warranty total cost reduction.
• Working knowledge and experience with related Engineering toolsets Schematic Capture & PCB Layout Software Circuit Simulation & Analysis Software FPGA/ASIC Design Tools CAE / CAD TCE / 3DX Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) & Code Editors Version Control Systems (VCS) Code Repositories / Hosting Services Debugging Tools (Hardware & Software) Build Automation & Continuous Integration (CI/CD) Testing Frameworks Documentation Tools (i.e. Atlassian) Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) Firmware Update Tools Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) & Test Automation.
• Excellent written / verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated track record of strong leadership behaviors.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated capability to teach / coach / mentor and document technical knowledge.
• Self-starter - ability to work effectively with little oversight.

Candidate must provide an evidence book detailing technical experiences key accomplishments recognitions training publications patents & other supporting evidence

Even better you may have...

• M.S. in Electrical Software Computer Science or Computer Engineering or other related physical science field of study
• 6 years experience with job responsibilities specific to exterior automotive or transportation lighting engineering with focus in systems like exterior lamps LEDs Bulbs Reflectors Projectors mechanisms or related electromechanical systems
• Patents / Invention Defensive Disclosures / Trade Secrets and/or Technical Publications
• An aptitude for developing processes.
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis
• Experience with Advanced Technology development of electronics components and software related to automotive electromechanical components.
• Engineering toolset capable
• Extensive experience working on safety critical systems & components.
• Experience with Global Product Development System (GPDS) and Global Technology Development System (GTDS) processes timing and delivery requirements.
• Experience writing DFMEAs SCCAFs Engineering Specifications Requirements Design Rules or equivalent Core documents.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders including program teams purchasing manufacturing STA & suppliers.

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 leadership level 6.

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