Powertrain and Electrified OBD Subsystem Engineer

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.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.You'll have...Bachelor’s degree in Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience2+ years of proven experience in automotive product development, preferably in powertrain diagnostics2+ years of experience in analyzing / reviewing programming languages such as C/C++, MATLAB, or SimulinkEven better, you may have...Master’s degree in Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fieldKnowledge of vehicle powertrain systems and diagnostic protocolsAbility to apply System Engineering principlesExperience with diagnostic toolsPrevious experience in developing algorithms for fault detection and diagnosticsUnderstanding of OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) standards and regulationsFamiliarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing methodologiesExperience with data analysis and visualization tools for diagnostic purposesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication, teamwork, and project management abilitiesYou 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 coverageFlexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s DayPaid 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:Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.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.#LI-Hybrid#LI-LA1 What 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.Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-21