Engine Controls Software Engineer (Ignition)

Engine Controls Software Engineer (Ignition)

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Fords Electric Vehicles Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the companys vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed entrepreneurial and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. Youll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively staying focused on only what matters and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

Within the EVDD ecosystem the Engine Controls organization plays a pivotal role in powering Fords electrified lineup. We are responsible for the intelligent control systems behind our Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid vehicles ensuring that the internal combustion engine operates in perfect harmony with electric this role you will write the code that optimizes this synergy delivering the seamless efficiency range and performance that our electrified customers demand.

An Engine Control Software Engineer (Ignition) will create implement and validate the software algorithms that control the heart of the powertrain: the internal combustion engine. The controls and software include critical spark-related components fuel ignition management and On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) monitoring. Attention to detail is key as an engine control developer must deliver clean understandable code that ensures optimal engine performance emissions compliance and drivability.

As a member of the Powertrain Controls Software Team you will join a vibrant group of individuals who work in collaboration with a wide range of teams across departments and engage in developing simple robust solutions to deliver Fords next generation vehicles.

What youll do...

• Engine Control Development: Write the engine control system software for spark-related software components ensuring precise timing and combustion stability.
• Deep-Dive Analysis: Become an engine controls expert getting into the nitty-gritty of fuel ignition Minimum Spark Advance for Best Torque (MBT) calculation and cold-start emissions reduction monitoring.
• OBD Leadership: Act as the subsystem engineer for OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) monitors ensuring robust detection of system anomalies and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Implementation & Validation: Translate system-level requirements into software design then implement and validate the controls algorithm in C-code or Model Based Software depending on the component.
• Testing: Complete testing of software changes in unit-test Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and/or Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) testing environments.
• Documentation: Maintain software description documentation calibration guides install guides and release notes for each software release.

Youll have...

• B.S. degree in computer engineering computer science electrical engineering mechanical engineering or related Degree ; or foreign equivalency degree or a combination of equivalent experience and education.

• 1 years experience in C andMATLAB/Simulink Software Development in Powertrain
  

Even better you may have...

• M.S. degree in computer engineering computer science electrical engineering mechanical engineering related Degree.

• Experience with ICE/Hybrid Engine Controls.

• Deep understanding of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) physics and thermodynamics.

• Experience with OBDII monitor development and regulatory requirements.

• Experience with Jira Jama Unity/Ceedling GitHub and/or ClearCase.

• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

• 5 years of experience with embedded control software and design experience.

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 salary grades 6-8 and ranges from $.


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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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