Powertrain Controls Test Infrastructure Supervisor

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Powertrain Controls Test Infrastructure Supervisor to lead the development deployment and continuous improvement of our critical test infrastructure and tools. This leadership role oversees the foundational elements enabling efficient and robust software verification and validation across SIL and HIL environments. A key responsibility includes acting as the business owner for the Tracetronic toolchain ( and others) driving its adoption across Ford and managing the strategic vendor relationship including ELA terms. This supervisor will guide a team focused on ALM tool integration test automation platforms CI/CD pipelines and physical/virtual lab environments ensuring scalability reliability and optimal performance to support high-quality automotive software delivery.

Tracetronic Toolchain Business Ownership: Serve as the business owner for the Tracetronic toolchain defining its strategic roadmap driving organizational adoption and managing vendor relationships including ELA negotiations.

Strategic Infrastructure Leadership: Lead the vision design and implementation of robust test infrastructure driving the enablement of SIL as a testing platform and increasing test coverage in collaboration with SWDV (SW design verification) teams. This encompasses ALM tools test automation platforms (e.g. ) HIL CI/CD pipelines and physical/virtual lab environments.

Automation & Tooling Development: Direct the enhancement of HIL IO automation integration of testing tools and development of foundational test capabilities to maximize efficiency.

Data & Process Optimization: Oversee critical data management (e.g. SQL mapping databases github repos) and drive process improvements for bug management and operational workflows to enable data-driven decisions.

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Computer Science.

• 7 years in test infrastructure or software engineering with 3 years in a leadership role within the automotive industry.

• 5 expertise in Tracetronic tools () ALM systems test automation and CI/CD principles.

• 5 years demonstrated ability to lead technical teams drive strategic initiatives and influence stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Masters degree in a relevant field.

• Experience with automotive communication protocols and Ford vehicle architectures.

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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $60.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: 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

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