Ford Motor Company

TPP Application Engineer – Program Manager

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Dearborn • Missouri • United States

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About the role

  • Your Vision. Ford's Future. Technology Platform Programs (TPP).
  • Seeking an innovative challenge? Ford's new Technology Platform Programs (TPP) team is reimagining vehicle electrical architecture and software platforms, pivoting to a streamlined, scalable, platform-first strategy, and we need your talent to drive this vision. At TPP, you'll be instrumental in simplifying software by driving Ford's minimum complexity vision, boosting quality and speed by enabling faster, higher-quality software delivery, optimizing programs to make vehicle execution significantly more efficient, and scaling solutions by leading cross-functional strategies for broad impact across our vehicle lineup. TPP is where bold ideas transform into real-world breakthroughs that define the future of Ford. Join us and drive innovation!
  • **In this position...**
  • In this role you will support the application, integration, and validation of the FNV 3.x Electrical Architecture to a specific vehicle. This role involves assisting with the adaptation of hardware and software components that make up the core FNV 3.x platform to specific vehicle programs, ensuring seamless information flow, and contributing to the overall system quality and efficiency throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in product development, systems engineering, or electrical/software integration, preferably within the automotive industry.
  • Basic understanding of vehicle electrical architectures, software integration principles, and overall system design.
  • Proficiency in identifying and escalating technical issues and risks within complex systems.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team.
  • Familiarity with common engineering tools and software (e.g., Jira, Integrator, or similar project management/issue tracking systems).
  • Ability to collaborate and connect cross-functionally
  • Tenacity and a willingness to work in evolving states of ambiguity.
Benefits
  • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
  • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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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Hard Skills & Tools
Electrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringSoftware EngineeringSystems EngineeringProduct DevelopmentElectrical/Software IntegrationVehicle Electrical ArchitecturesSoftware Integration PrinciplesSystem Design
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingTenacityAdaptabilityCross-Functional CollaborationRisk IdentificationEscalation of Technical IssuesWorking in Ambiguity