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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 tomorrow’s transportation.
In this position...
We are seeking a talented and innovative Powertrain and Electrified OBD Subsystem Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will work on the development of next-generation powertrain diagnostic software, with a primary focus on delivering, validating, and maintaining robust on-board diagnostic (OBD) solutions that meet stringent global regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in control systems engineering and testing, a passion for automotive technology, and a drive to push the boundaries of innovation in the electrified and conventional powertrain space.
ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...
- Develop and deliver on-board diagnostic (OBD) solutions for powertrain technologies needed to meet global diagnostic regulatory requirements.
- Use Simulink to develop signal processing algorithms for requirements analysis and validation; leverage these prototype algorithms for future translation to production embedded software.
- Perform/oversee HIL, on-road, and dynamometer data collection to calibrate and validate sensor performance and diagnostic monitoring capability of new powertrain technologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage the design, development, and validation of engine diagnostic software.
- Lead and resolve software and calibration OBD issues with internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Author scripts using Matlab, Python and/or other scripting languages to analyze system/diagnostic behavior and support the calibration process.
You'll have...
- Bachelor’s degree in Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
- 2+ years of proven experience in automotive product development, preferably in powertrain diagnostics
- 2+ years of experience in analyzing / reviewing programming languages such as C/C++, MATLAB, or Simulink
Even better, you may have...
- Master’s degree in Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Knowledge of vehicle powertrain systems and diagnostic protocols
- Ability to apply System Engineering principles
- Experience with diagnostic tools
- Previous experience in developing algorithms for fault detection and diagnostics
- Understanding of OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) standards and regulations
- Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing methodologies
- Experience with data analysis and visualization tools for diagnostic purposes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and project management abilities
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 childcare 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 of 7 or 8 and ranges from $99,600- 192,900.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSR
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience in automotive product development (preferably powertrain diagnostics)
- 2+ years experience analyzing or reviewing code in C/C++, MATLAB, or Simulink
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship)
- Master's degree in Control Systems or related field
- Knowledge of vehicle powertrain systems and diagnostic protocols
- Ability to apply Systems Engineering principles
- Experience with diagnostic tools and developing fault detection/diagnostics algorithms
- Understanding of OBD standards and regulations
- Familiarity with HIL and SIL testing methodologies
- Experience with data analysis and visualization tools for diagnostic purposes
- Strong analytical, communication, teamwork, and project management skills
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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.
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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.
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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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