Electrified Powertrain Control Systems Engineer

Posted 9 Days Ago
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Dearborn, MI, USA
Hybrid
97K-191K Annually
Mid level
Automotive
The Role
Design and validate electrified powertrain control systems, coordinate module and subsystem interactions, produce safety and quality artifacts (FMEA, DVM, DVP&R), perform system-level testing (vehicle, breadboard, SIL/HIL), analyze CAN data and ECU diagnostics, support CAN network/interface design, functional safety, and root cause resolution for hybrid and electric powertrains.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?


Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s 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. You’ll 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.

Responsibilities

Core Position Duties:

  • Develop Electrified Powertrain Control System work products that coordinate actions and functions between modules and subsystems to meet vehicle level and Feature attributes such as: 
    • Functional requirements
    • Quality Documents (Boundary Diagrams, FMEA, P-Diagram, Interface Matrix) 
    • Design Validation Method (DVM) – Test Specification
    • Design Validation Plan and Report (DVP&R) – Test Report
  • Perform System level testing in vehicle, on breadboard or using Software/Hardware in the Loop
  • Analyze vehicle CAN communication data and ECU diagnostics 

  • Submit CAN Network Interface Design (NID) requests to identify CAN signals transmitted and received by the Hybrid Powertrain Control Modules (HPCM) 
  • Support Functional Safety tasks where necessary 
  • Support/Drive control system quality/field issue root cause investigation and issue resolution

  • The engineer will join a diverse team of subject matter experts in analyzing the functional design, failure modes, error states, noises and control factors for Hybrid and Electric powertrains. 
  • Review software implementation code

     

Additional Growth Opportunities:

 

  • Perform system simulation modeling 

  • Software in the Loop (SIL) testing and functional validation 

  • Leverage Connected Vehicle data for product improvement insight and issue resolution. 

  • Submit Invention Disclosures

  • Leverage Ford Large Language Model tools for task acceleration

Qualifications

You'll have...

  • Bachelors of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

  • 3+ years’ experience in control system design or calibration

  • 3+ years' experience with vehicle systems and/or vehicle level attributes

  • 3+ years' of experience in powertrain systems, components and electrified vehicles

Even better, you may have...

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

  • Troubleshooting experience with mechanical, electromechanical and software systems

  • Ability to manage/resolve urgent launch/Quality concerns

  • Strong leadership skills, passion for quality, passion to improve customer satisfaction

  • Very effective ability to explain technical details and gain alignment and consensus on solutions.

  • Understanding of programing languages and tools (C , Matlab, Simulink etc)

  • Experience with data recording tools (ATI, CANalyzer)

 

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder…or 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $97,140-162,540., 

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $113,580-190,500.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR 

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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
  • 3+ years experience in control system design or calibration
  • 3+ years experience with vehicle systems and/or vehicle level attributes
  • 3+ years experience in powertrain systems, components and electrified vehicles
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States (visa sponsorship not available)
  • Master's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • Troubleshooting experience with mechanical, electromechanical and software systems
  • Ability to manage/resolve urgent launch/quality concerns
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to gain alignment and consensus on technical solutions
  • Understanding of programming languages and tools (C, MATLAB, Simulink)
  • Experience with data recording tools (ATI, CANalyzer)

Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ford Motor Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Ford Motor Company.

  • Pay Growth & Progression The 2023 UAW–Ford agreement delivered immediate raises, restored cost-of-living adjustments, and accelerated progression to top rates for many hourly roles. These changes improved earnings trajectories compared with pre-2023 levels.
  • Healthcare Strength Hourly employees retained very low employee cost-sharing under the 2023–2028 UAW–Ford agreement, and salaried materials describe comprehensive day‑one medical, dental, and prescription coverage. Mental-health support and family‑building benefits add depth to the overall health package.
  • Retirement Support U.S. salaried roles feature a notable 401(k) contribution and match structure, and post‑2023 updates increased retirement contributions for many UAW‑represented employees. Together these elements strengthen long‑term financial security.

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