VSCS Engineer

Ford Motor Company

VSCS Engineer developing vehicle-specific configurations for electronic modules at Ford. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure correct features and parameters for vehicle builds.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $85,400 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead VSCS process
Responsible to meet with Design & Release engineers and Feature Owners on Technical Design Review meetings to assign the correct MFAL (Minor Feature Codes) Logic for each of the Configurable parameters on each electrical CAN Module (ECU)
Develop, release and maintain VSCS in VSEM by Program Vehicle Line
Upload VSCS to Vanguard (VSCS Sign off Tool) to pursue D&R and Feature Owners Sign off for each prototype Build and for J1 Release
Maintain Mask Code DTC list by Vehicle Line and communicate to VO VCT engineers for implementation
Interact with D&Rs, Feature Owners and Systems engineers to implement and assure the best practices to meet Feature assurance for our customers
Develop, release and maintain Pro-Page 2 documents and share it with VO - these documents establish the EOL test requirements and identify/communicate any unique Hardware Requirements for EOL/Service Tools if known
Creation of PMRs (Program Management Request Change) for EOL (End of Line) tools test
SPOCs (Single Point of Contact) for Vanguard (VSCS Sign off tool) to keep it updated and improving
SPOCs for EOL Simulator tool to keep it updated

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering: Electrical, Electronic, Computer Science or related field
2+ years of automotive industry environment
Technical knowledge of Vehicle Architectures and Electronic modules and GPDS experience from PS to OKTB
Requirements engineering experience / Hardware and Software Specifications interpretation
Working knowledge of Engineering disciplines (P-diagram, DFMEA, DVP&R, etc.).
Knowledge of PDL (Product Design Letters) and Engineering
A comprehensive understanding of electrical Subsystem Design & Diagnostic Specifications
Deep knowledge of Electrical design and electronic functionality
Ability to understand critical path of Electrical Modules Software and Hardware implementation
Ability to communicate and interact with others in cross-function team environment
Excellent organization, communication, time/program management and presentation skills
Attitude to learn and team worker.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

Vehicle ArchitecturesElectronic modulesRequirements engineeringHardware SpecificationsSoftware SpecificationsP-diagramDFMEADVP&RElectrical Subsystem DesignDiagnostic Specifications

Soft Skills

communicationorganizationtime managementprogram managementpresentation skillsteamworkattitude to learn

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering