Job Description

Feature Engineer

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrows transportation.

Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Enterprise Connectivity team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, youll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. Were seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

What youll be able to do:

* Define, plan, and execute connected vehicle features globally, for both retail and commercial customers.

* Drive upfront feasibility assessments of customer concepts.

* Take high-level input on the target customer experience (e.g. story boards) and drive this into the feasibility process (e.g. DFMEA, P-Diagrams, Product Specification Documents, etc.)

* Work within the framework of security, privacy, usability, and reliability constraints in the automotive environment.

* Engage closely with IT high performing teams in the feature development process

* Work closely with Ford Customer Service Division including Service Engineering, Marketing

* Maintain support of the features following launch to deliver ongoing feature enhancements

* Ability to prioritize and scope work to facilitate delivery

The minimum requirements we seek:

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science

* 4+ years of experience in System Design Engineering

* 3+ years of capturing data, modelling and simulation using diagnostic tools (e.g. CANalyzer, vehicle spy)

* 2+ years of experience doing feature development through Model based Systems Engineering on ECUs (e.g. SYNC, ECG, TCU)

* 2+ years of experience troubleshooting software issues, performing root cause analysis, working with cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions

Our preferred requirements:

* Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering

* The ideal candidate will have a strong balance between Engineering, IT, Business and Technical skills.

* Familiar with electronic control units and network architecture of Ford vehicles, including automotive electrical architecture and network communication standards

* Good working knowledge of telematic and cloud-based systems including physical layer APIs

* Familiarity with Mobile App development (Android/iOS) a plus

* Experience in programming and hardware level debugging, experience using debuggers, test equipment (including simulators), logging equipment or S/W diagnostic tools, a plus

* Proven ability to work with external partners on APIs, Portals, GUIs, and other interfaces to achieve the best solution for the business need a plus Experience with interaction design and user centered design methods, web accessibility and browser compatibility a plus

* Knowledge of web related technologies including: HTML, XHTML, DHTML, CSS, SML, RSS, JavaScript, AJAX or Flash Programming Skills is a plus

* Background in Vehicle Data Analytic tools & Analysis is a plus

* Project management experience is a plus.

What youll receive in return:
As part of the Ford family, youll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. Youll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, wed love to have you join us.
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 may be available for this position.

We are 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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