Body Controls - Climate Software Design and Release Engineer
Ford Motor Company is focused on transforming the future of transportation with its Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design team. The Body Controls - Climate Software Design and Release Engineer will work on climate electronic controls, software integration, and program management to enhance the customer experience for electric vehicle users. Responsibilities Engineer for climate electronic controls HMI and Electronic control module Evaluate program definition and work with feature teams to determine content and market variations Lead Statement of Work/RFQ package completion software integration Communicate with Design studio on concepts and engineering feasibility Connect with the Studio for Class A Surface Development - HMI Communicate with Electrical team and support program results Define electrical interfaces related to software Conduct design reviews with interfacing Ford activities, vehicle package, core EESE climate electronics and supplier engineering (e.g. software, .) Lead program specific Failure Mode Avoidance (DFMEA) Support software development Lead software release process and software change management Provide vehicle build software support (e.g. BOM validation, BreadBoards, HIL, Development builds, Pilot builds, etc.) Manage software Engineering changes Support vehicle testing Lead quality/warranty analysis and corrective actions Skills Bachelor's Degree in Engineering 6+ months of experience in the automotive industry (co-op/internship experience allowed) Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering 3+ years of related experience Experience with Software program management Understanding of electronic and/or vehicle systems Familiar with CAN tools (e.g. Vehicle spy, CANalyzer, CANoe, etc.) Must be a motivated self-starter with the goal of delivering a quality part on time Benefits 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. Company Overview We don't just make history -- we make the future. It was founded in 1903, and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is