Ford is looking for a Product Developer Verification and Validation Engineer to join our team. You'll be responsible for developing the tools and processes that enable efficient vehicle testing and validation, playing a key role in bringing innovative and sustainable vehicle ideas to life. This position is based in Dearborn, MI, and operates on a hybrid schedule.
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement hardware and software tools and processes that enable efficient vehicle testing.
- Develop software tools for data acquisition and post-processing.
- Validate ADAS features to support development of verification methods including vehicle testing, hardware-in-the-loop, vehicle in-the-loop, and other advanced testing methodologies.
- Ensure readiness of all test vehicles.
- Plan and complete vehicle software updates.
- Resolve feature functionality issues on test vehicles.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronic Engineering or related field.
- 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
- 3 years of experience utilizing automotive OBD2 functions and tools, specifically Vector and DET.
- 3 years of experience analyzing data from automotive control systems and CAN network for function/performance validation or troubleshooting.
- 3 years of experience utilizing instrumentation for data collection during automotive testing.
- 1 year of experience testing Advanced Driver Assistance Systems for verification and validation of feature function and performance.
- 1 year of experience writing software scripts using MATLAB, Python, or C++ for test data analysis.
- 1 year of experience with hands-on troubleshooting of full vehicle prototypes and associated sub-systems.
Technical Stack
- Scripting: MATLAB, Python, C++
- Automotive Tools: Vector, DET
- Networks: CAN
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $120,349.00 - $167,100.12/yr
- Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
- Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position requiring domestic travel up to 20%. The primary location is Dearborn, MI.
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.
