Senior Vehicle Integration Development Engineer

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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.

In this position...
Ford is seeking a contract Vehicle Integration Development Engineer to support vehicle systems development prototype issue resolution and technical solution delivery. This role is suited for an engineer who can take ambiguous technical problems define a path forward design and build practical solutions and document outcomes clearly for engineering and program stakeholders.

The engineer will work with limited day-to-day direction translate incomplete or evolving problem statements into executable work and own assigned development activities from initial investigation through implementation validation and handoff.

What youll do...

Perform vehicle software flashing on modules support vehicle bring-up and debug module network and software issues using diagnostic tools such as Ford Campground Ford DET and CANalyzer.
Own development tasks from problem definition through solution design build validation and documentation.
Translate incoming engineering issues ideas or system needs into clear technical requirements and actionable plans.
Design and implement practical engineering solutions across vehicle systems instrumentation diagnostics and prototype hardware/software interfaces.
Support hands-on vehicle development activities including troubleshooting instrumentation system integration and build coordination.
Investigate technical issues by separating symptoms from root cause identifying constraints and recommending viable corrective actions.
Develop and maintain clear engineering documentation including requirements design intent build notes test findings fitment results issue logs and open items.
Coordinate with engineering teams technicians suppliers and program stakeholders to close technical gaps and move work forward.
Communicate status risks dependencies and decisions needed in a concise and timely manner.
Ensure completed work can be understood repeated maintained or transitioned by other engineers or technicians.
Identify when issues require escalation additional resources or program-level decisions.

Youll have...

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Automotive Engineering Computer Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience in vehicle development prototype engineering test engineering systems engineering diagnostics or related technical development work.
Demonstrated ability to take an undefined or partially defined technical problem and develop a solution approach.
Hands-on experience with vehicle systems instrumentation diagnostics data acquisition controls electrical systems mechanical integration or prototype builds.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across mechanical electrical software or vehicle system interfaces.
Ability to create clear usable engineering documentation for future reference build repeatability validation or issue closure.
Strong ownership mindset with the ability to manage open issues track decisions and follow work through completion.
Effective communication skills including the ability to explain status risks technical findings and next steps clearly.

Even better you may have...
Experience with chassis braking suspension vehicle controls diagnostics data logging or retrofit/modification work.
Familiarity with CAN vehicle networks diagnostic tools data acquisition systems or vehicle instrumentation.
Experience supporting prototype vehicles mule vehicles engineering fleet modifications or test assets.
Ability to work directly with technicians fabrication teams test teams and design engineers to develop and implement solutions.
Experience creating installation documentation validation summaries fitment reports issue tracking documentation or engineering handoff materials.
Familiarity with Ford engineering processes vehicle development environments or program delivery expectations.

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 grade 8 and ranges from $138800-$232700.
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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