VSCS Engineer
Dearborn, MI - USA
Job Summary
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.
Responsibilities
The VSCS (Vehicle Specific Configuration Specifications) Engineer is responsible for developing Configuration files for all electronic modules based on CAN Protocol (excluding Powertrain PCM/ECM/TCM) for pre-production prototype vehicle builds (TT PP MP1 MP2) and for current production models in NA Assembly Plants. This process ensures each ECU is configured with the correct features and parameters for the vehicle. He is also responsible for communicating with VO (Vehicle Operations) the EOL (End of Line) test requirements as well as tracking the Mask Codes DTC implementation on the EOL tools and maintained the Burn down chart for DTCs masked by vehicle line.
What youll do...
Lead VSCS process
Responsible to meet with Design & Release engineers and Feature Owners on Technical Design Review meetings to assign the correct MFAL (Minor Feature Codes) Logic for each of the Configurable parameters on each electrical CAN Module (ECU)
Develop release and maintain VSCS in VSEM by Program Vehicle Line
Upload VSCS to Vanguard (VSCS Sign off Tool) to pursue D&R and Feature Owners Sign off for each prototype Build and for J1 Release
Maintain Mask Code DTC list by Vehicle Line and communicate to VO VCT engineers for implementation
Interact with D&Rs Feature Owners and Systems engineers to implement and assure the best practices to meet Feature assurance for our customers
Develop release and maintain Pro-Page 2 documents and share it with VO - these documents establish the EOL test requirements and identify/communicate any unique Hardware Requirements for EOL/Service Tools if known
Creation of PMRs(Program Management Request Change) for EOL (End of Line) tools test
SPOCs (Single Point of Contact) for Vanguard (VSCS Sign off tool) to keep it updated and improving
SPOCs for EOL Simulator tool to keep it updated
Qualifications
Youll have...
Bachelors Degree in Engineering: Electrical Electronic Computer Science or related field
2 years of automotive industry environment
Technical knowledge of Vehicle Architectures and Electronic modules and GPDS experience from PS to OKTB
Requirements engineering experience / Hardware and Software Specifications interpretation
Working knowledge of Engineering disciplines (P-diagram DFMEA DVP&R etc.).
Knowledge of PDL (Product Design Letters) and Engineering
A comprehensive understanding of electrical Subsystem Design & Diagnostic Specifications
Deep knowledge of Electrical design and electronic functionality
Ability to understand critical path of Electrical Modules Software and Hardware implementation
Ability to communicate and interact with others in cross-function team environment
Excellent organization communication time/program management and presentation skills
Attitude to learn and team worker
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 and ranges from $85400-$192900.
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.
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