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Overview
Ford's VPSE organization is seeking qualified candidates to join our team to develop control and diagnostic algorithms that support future diesel powertrain programs. The advanced diesel controls team researches, develops and implements control systems and diagnostic strategies that help make Ford vehicles environmentally responsible while delivering the performance customers expect. Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience designing and delivering control software for dynamic systems and a passion for attaining a deep understanding of interrelated vehicle systems.
Responsibilities
- Design and deploy control algorithms to embedded controllers (including rapid prototyping into production level ECUs).
- Use MATLAB / Simulink or other tools to create embedded control software.
- Develop, test, and validate new embedded controls and diagnostics for diesel programs, including fuel system, air path and exhaust aftertreatment in both physical and modeling environments.
- Create software requirements, specifications, and validation plans.
- Perform verification of the controls and control systems via control calibration and vehicle testing.
- Work closely with downstream customers to validate the application of the control and diagnostic solutions and develop requirements, optimization models and calibration guides.
Qualifications
Required : B.S. degree in mechanical, electrical, aero, or related field with emphasis in control theory or related areas (signal processing, optimization, machine learning).3 or more years of experience developing control algorithms for mechanical or electrical systems.3 or more years of experience with MATLAB / Simulink tools for data analysis, model development and software development (course work included).Preferred : M.S. degree in mechanical, electrical, aero, or related field with emphasis in control theory or related areas; 3 years of powertrain controls experience or related coursework; 3 years of experience testing controls software in embedded hardware; familiarity with MATLAB / Simulink, dSpace, Speedgoat, Vector CANalyzer, ETAS INCA, ATI Vision; statistical data analysis skills; control / diagnostic feature simulation skills; systems engineering problem-solving approach; excellent written and oral communication; ability to work in a diverse global team.Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community servicePaid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation timeFor more information on salary and benefits, visit Ford Careers.
This position is a hybrid role. Candidates are required to be onsite four or more days per week.
Additional information
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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