Senior Embedded Controls Engineer, Body Controls - Ford Motor Company
Palo Alto, CA
About the Job
Body systems span a diverse range of critical customer-facing attributes, hardware, and software. The team is responsible for controls of seats, tailgate, windows, latches, wipers, mirrors, various sensing systems, interior and exterior lighting, and control of other small motors in the vehicle domains. We work very closely with the interiors team, exteriors teams, low voltage electrical architects, and UI/UX team to deliver the best end-to-end user experience.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Embedded Controls Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded development supporting complex, distributed, safety critical embedded systems. Has hands-on experience developing drivers and controlling actuators for low-voltage motors and lighting control.
What you’ll be able to do:
+ Create control/estimation algorithms for various body control features like window control, closure system, and lighting.
+ Lead the design and integration of various body controls hardware components on electrical test assets such as benches, bucks, labcars, and vehicles.
+ Collaborate with software integration teams to bring up core functions and broadcast software level requirements to electrical hardware and systems teams.
+ Understand functional safety principles and participate in functional safety analyses of complex vehicle subsystems.
+ Develop comprehensive test plans and perform thorough testing to validate firmware functionality, stability, and performance under various conditions, including low power modes.
+ Spearhead body controls feature development, working cross-functionally with hardware, software, architecture, and many other teams to author feature boundary diagrams and validation strategies.
+ Author subsystem block diagrams and lead subsystem reviews through all vehicle program development phases
+ Early phases of firmware development will focus on hardware validation, labcar testing, and setting up the automation framework for unit, SIL and HIL testing.
The minimum requirements we seek:
+ Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science, with evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent
+ 5+ years of experience on electrical hardware applications, prototype bring-up, and systems development.
+ 5+ years of experience with Vehicle Network Protocols such as CAN, LIN & Automotive Ethernet
+ Strong EE fundamentals and hands-on experience with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, power supplies, etc.)
+ 5+ years of experience using embedded networking interface tools for automotive, aerospace, or similar field.
+ Experience and working knowledge of systems development, vehicle architecture, battery technologies, software/hardware tool development, motor calibration technologies, OBD calibration, functional safety, network, and diagnostics process
+ Experience with creating and executing component-level test procedures and owning all test results.
Preferred Requirements:
+ Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
+ Experience in driver development and RTOS integration.
+ Experience with software build tools like Bazel, Scons, Cmake etc.
+ Experience with fundamental hardware components on PCB and their analysis tools.
+ Ability to write testing scripts for using scripting languages (Python)
+ Fluent in software fundamentals including software design and maintainability.
+ Hands-on experience in hardware bring-up, system debugging, and code optimization.
+ Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals including circuit analysis and design
What you’ll receive in return:
_As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition._
_If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we would love to have you join us._
_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. Visa sponsorship is available for this position._
_We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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._
_For information on Ford's salary and benefits, please visit:_ https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-2.pdf
_At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combatting COVID-19. As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption._
Requisition ID : 36386
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Embedded Controls Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded development supporting complex, distributed, safety critical embedded systems. Has hands-on experience developing drivers and controlling actuators for low-voltage motors and lighting control.
What you’ll be able to do:
+ Create control/estimation algorithms for various body control features like window control, closure system, and lighting.
+ Lead the design and integration of various body controls hardware components on electrical test assets such as benches, bucks, labcars, and vehicles.
+ Collaborate with software integration teams to bring up core functions and broadcast software level requirements to electrical hardware and systems teams.
+ Understand functional safety principles and participate in functional safety analyses of complex vehicle subsystems.
+ Develop comprehensive test plans and perform thorough testing to validate firmware functionality, stability, and performance under various conditions, including low power modes.
+ Spearhead body controls feature development, working cross-functionally with hardware, software, architecture, and many other teams to author feature boundary diagrams and validation strategies.
+ Author subsystem block diagrams and lead subsystem reviews through all vehicle program development phases
+ Early phases of firmware development will focus on hardware validation, labcar testing, and setting up the automation framework for unit, SIL and HIL testing.
The minimum requirements we seek:
+ Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science, with evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent
+ 5+ years of experience on electrical hardware applications, prototype bring-up, and systems development.
+ 5+ years of experience with Vehicle Network Protocols such as CAN, LIN & Automotive Ethernet
+ Strong EE fundamentals and hands-on experience with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, power supplies, etc.)
+ 5+ years of experience using embedded networking interface tools for automotive, aerospace, or similar field.
+ Experience and working knowledge of systems development, vehicle architecture, battery technologies, software/hardware tool development, motor calibration technologies, OBD calibration, functional safety, network, and diagnostics process
+ Experience with creating and executing component-level test procedures and owning all test results.
Preferred Requirements:
+ Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
+ Experience in driver development and RTOS integration.
+ Experience with software build tools like Bazel, Scons, Cmake etc.
+ Experience with fundamental hardware components on PCB and their analysis tools.
+ Ability to write testing scripts for using scripting languages (Python)
+ Fluent in software fundamentals including software design and maintainability.
+ Hands-on experience in hardware bring-up, system debugging, and code optimization.
+ Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals including circuit analysis and design
What you’ll receive in return:
_As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition._
_If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we would love to have you join us._
_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. Visa sponsorship is available for this position._
_We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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._
_For information on Ford's salary and benefits, please visit:_ https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-2.pdf
_At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combatting COVID-19. As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption._
Requisition ID : 36386
Source : Ford Motor Company