Applications Engineer

Position Description Guide supplier partners through the Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS) including requirement signoff Support driver assist features Deliver software work packages through the software change management process (e.g. release documentation, functional validation, OTA software updates, etc.) Work with Cross-Module network communication implementation (e.g. OTA, CS, CMA, E2E, PARSED, etc.) Investigate Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) issues including Quality Early Detection (QED) Support service manual development Support the Breadboard/HiL (e.g. issue resolution, software updates, etc.) Support prototype vehicle builds (e.g. root cause issues, flashing software, etc.) Release diagnostics specifications Ensure compliance to Central SW requirements (ASPICE) Lead SW Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) Support assembly plant End-of-line (EOL) setup and issue resolution Learn and participate in SW AGILE processes Skills Required Design Release Engineer - 5+ years of experience with design or development in Chassis or Powertrain embedded systems development. This is a Core Role supporting Design and Release engineers so it would not be directly releasing Software, but ideally the candidate would be experienced with Design and Release work and have technical knowledge with the embedded system they are releasing, handling more than just the project management side (More Design less Release). Experience Required Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science 2+ years of experience with design or development in chassis or powertrain controls Experience Preferred 2+ years of experience in requirements management 2+ years of experience in supplier management Experience with FMEA and related quality assurance processes Familiarity with vehicle network communication (e.g. CAN, etc.) Self-starter who can learn to use new tools and find solutions - ability to resolve vehicle problems Outstanding leadership and communication skills Motivation to bring new technologies from concept to production in a short time period Familiarity with digital and analog data acquisition systems Experience with sophisticated system analysis tools and methods Exposure to controls modeling (e.g. Matlab/Simulink, Stateflow, SysML, etc.) Education Required Bachelor's Degree Additional Information Hybrid 4 days per week in the office Monday to Thursday #J-18808-Ljbffr