Driveline Control System Engineer

Ford Motor Company - Livonia, Michigan

Position Summary:

  
Position Overview/Description: 
This Control System Engineering position involves the design, implementation, and validation of control system features for mechanical and electrically driven all-wheel drive, all-wheel drive disconnect, torque vectoring, electronic limited slip differential and clutch-by-wire. 
Responsibilities:
 

• Develop and capture functional requirements for driveline control system technologies with a cross-functional team
• Create and/or maintain control feature requirements documents and calibration crib sheets/guides
• Design control system to meet functional, regulatory, safety, and functional safety (ISO 26262) requirements
• Implement control system design in a model based environment
• Conduct detailed validation simulations and testing of control system models and generated code
• Lead control system project planning and program management to meet functional, cost, quality, and timing objectives
• Troubleshoot vehicle/driveline system functional issues; determine and validate corrective actions and preventative measures

Job Requirements:
 

Basic Qualifications:
 

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Engineering
• 1+ years of engineering experience

 
Preferred Qualifications:
 

• M.S degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• Working knowledge of modeling, simulation and testing techniques
• Understanding of basic principles of controls engineering
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow
• Working knowledge of vehicle dynamics principles and modeling programs like CarSim
• Control theory coursework and experience with mathematical stability analysis of control systems
• Experience with Failure Mode Avoidance techniques and/or ISO 26262 Functional Safety disciplines

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Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.  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.
 

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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