Ford Motor Company

Tech Platform Engineer

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Dearborn • Missouri • United States

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About the role

  • Represent the Tech Platform in Vehicle Program forums, and represent the interests of Vehicle Programs in platform efforts
  • Championing complexity control within program content and cross carlines
  • Support delivery of vehicle programs, OTA updates, and quality actions
  • Driving architecture and strategy changes through the cross-functional teams and throughout the lifecycle of the Programs
  • Managing communication of all changes, cost, investment, and adherence to feature/hardware bundle requirements through standard scorecards.
  • Partnering with Vehicle Programs to ensure balanced enterprise solutions with focus on Platform approach. Strong relationships and Over-communication at all levels is key to success.
  • Driving a quality focus into Platform disciplines including leading metrics.
  • Driving cost opportunities at a Platform level through the Vehicle Program life cycle (TVM).
  • Driving the execution of technology migration plans and productivity-related initiatives.
  • Managing Platform timelines, risk mitigation plans and cost/investment to ensure on-time and on-target delivery.
  • Execute assigned tasks related to vehicle program deliverables, including tracking and updating program-related progress and evidence in tools like Integrator or Jira.
  • Support the creation, documentation, and maintenance of program-specific system requirements, Bills of Features, and technical documentation (e.g., Tech Unit PDL).
  • Assist in identifying potential risks to system delivery and support the development and documentation of Delivery Recovery Plans (DRPs).
  • Escorting changes through the required Decision Forums (DFs): Architecture Change Control, Unified Backlog, Platform Change Control, Vehicle Program Change Control, etc. Helping enterprise make faster decisions and reduce repeat DFs.

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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
product developmentsystems engineeringelectrical integrationsoftware integrationvehicle electrical architecturessystem designtechnical issue identificationrisk escalation
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsteam collaborationtenacityadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree in Software EngineeringBachelor's degree in Systems Engineering