Breadboard Simulation & Automation Technical Expert

Job Description

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.

Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, you'll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We're 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!

Responsibilities

What you'll be able to do:

Breadboard Simulation & Automation Technical Expert - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Michigan). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the worksite. Establish standardized testing procedures across all labs (including MEC, Dunton, VISE, GTBC, IMG markets, and Palo Alto) to ensure that results are comparable and can be confidently utilized in decision-making processes. Leverage advancements in technology, such as automation and data analytics, to enhance testing capabilities and streamline processes. Prioritize the implementation of rigorous safety protocols for handling low and high voltage systems. Develop strategies to address warranty costs and vehicle program development time associated with software defined vehicles. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation by promoting collaboration among teams across different labs to share best practices, lessons learned, and insights gained from testing. Monitor regulatory changes and ensure that all testing activities comply with global standards and regulations related to vehicle safety and performance. Design test processes that can be scaled up or down, based on test environment and project demands, to accommodate various electrical system architectures, feature technologies and program complexities. Implement a structured feedback loop that allows for the continual assessment and refinement of resting methodologies based on real-world outcomes, market trends, technological advancements, and testing escape points.

Qualifications

You'll have...

Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Systems Engineering, Computer Science or related field and 5 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. 5 years of experience with the following skill is required: 1. Leading integration and simulation of electrical breadboard ("LabCar") testing. 3 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Data collection, simulation, test automation and communication systems. 2. Vehicle simulation and automation tools including dSPACE tools (ControlDesk, ConfigurationDesk, MotionDesk, and ASM). 3. MiL, SiL, or HiL methodologies. 4. Network communication skills (CAN Tool, LIN, Ethernet, and AutoSAR). 5. CAPL Scripting and ECU Test.

We are offering a salary of $158,494.56 - $228,900.00/yr.

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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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.

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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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Job Info

• Job Identification 63364
• Job Category PD Operations and Quality
• Posting Date 05/05/2026, 09:38 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 15575 Lundy Pkwy, Dearborn, MI, 48126, US (Hybrid)