Steering System Feature Engineer

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn, Michigan

Position Summary:

General Description:

Work on a Team to develop exciting new electric steering control features. Work closely with internal SW developers and suppliers to develop and validate features to support vehicle development timing.

• Design, develop and innovate electromechanical steering technologies
• Develop Functional Safety and FMA Documentation (ISO 26262, DFMEA, etc.)
• Develop and validate steering features in vehicle
• Use in-vehicle tuning software, Matlab and Simulink
• Troubleshoot electromechanical systems
• Write presentations and communicate well with various groups
• Use good team work skills and practices

Responsibilities:
 

• Implement advanced features on steering systems
• Develop specifications, requirements and test methods for features
• Develop concepts/documentation for functional safety of features and steering systems
• Lead validation and verification of functional safety items of features and steering systems
• Manage steering work plans to meet program timing
• Root cause feature issues related to SW or vehicle HW
• Innovate and Develop new processes and tools to improve productivity

 
Minimum Requirements:
 

• BS Electrical/Aerospace/Mechanical/Computer Science
• Valid driver license

Preferred Requirements:
 

• MS in Electrical/Aerospace/Mechanical/Computer Science
• 2 years’ experience in Engineering role for Chassis systems (Steering, Brakes, Suspension)
• 2 years of controls system and state machine development experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with CAN communication and databases
• Demonstrated proficiency using Matlab and Simulink Stateflow
• Experience applying Systems Engineering
• Demonstrated proficiency in using CANAPE
• Troubleshooting experience with electromechanical systems
• Ability to manage/resolve urgent launch concerns
• Experience or knowledge of working with ISO-26262
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering disciplines for failure mode avoidance
• Experience using Matlab and Simulink
• Good communications and project management skills
• Strong leadership skills, passion for quality, passion to improve customer satisfaction
• Good team player

 
The distance between imagination and …. Creation.  It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance.   And, it can be a road you start traveling right now.  When you join Ford Motor Company, your journey begins.  You become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.
 
At Ford Motor Company, the distance between you and an amazing career has never been shorter.   Join the Ford team today, and discover the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader. 
 
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.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.  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. Ford Motor Company also is committed to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment such persons. 
 

 

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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