Ford Motor Company

Research Engineer

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Develop control and diagnostic algorithms that support future diesel powertrain programs
  • Design and deploy control algorithms to embedded controllers (including rapid prototyping into production level ECUs)
  • Use MATLAB/Simulink or other tools to create embedded control software
  • Develop, test, and validate new embedded controls and diagnostics for diesel programs, including fuel system, air path and exhaust aftertreatment in both physical and modeling environments
  • Create software requirements, specifications, and validation plans
  • Perform verification of the controls and control systems via control calibration and vehicle testing
  • Work closely with downstream customers to validate the application of the control and diagnostic solutions and develop requirements, optimization models and calibration guides

Requirements

  • B.S. degree in mechanical, electrical, aero, each with an emphasis in control theory or related areas (signal processing, optimization, machine learning)
  • 3 or more years of experience developing control algorithms for mechanical or electrical systems
  • 3 or more years of experience with MATLAB/Simulink tools for data analysis, model development and software development (course work included)
  • M.S. degree in mechanical, electrical, aero, each with an emphasis in control theory or related areas (signal processing, optimization, machine learning) (preferred)
  • 3 years of power train controls system experience or related coursework (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience testing controls software in embedded hardware (preferred)
  • Familiarity with control development and calibration tools including MATLAB / Simulink, dSpace, Speedgoat, Vector CANalyzer, ETAS INCA, and ATI Vision (preferred)
  • Demonstrated statistical data analysis skills (preferred)
  • Control/diagnostic feature simulation skills (preferred)
  • Familiarity with systems engineering based problem solving and technology implementation (preferred)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills (preferred)
  • Proven ability to work well with others as part of a diverse global team (preferred)
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available