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Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

The global strategy for Breadboard/LabCar Simulation & Automation Technical Expert focuses on several key components to ensure consistency, safety, and efficiency across all global testing labs involved in Breadboard/LabCar testing. Develop new methods of simulation and automation capabilities to support new technologies, architectures, ADAS levels, connected services, and electrified propulsion. Accelerate Road-to-Lab migration across multiple functions (motion controls, calibration, ADAS, and virtual vehicle validation).

In this position...

+ Standardization of Global Testing Protocols: Establishing standardized testing procedures across all labs (MEC, Dunton, VISE, GTBC, IMG markets, Palo Alto, etc.) to ensure that results are comparable and can be confidently utilized in decision-making processes.

+ Integration of Advanced Technologies: Leveraging advancements in technology, such as automation and data analytics, to enhance testing capabilities and streamline processes. This includes the use of automated testing systems and the development of next-generation test methods.

+ Focus on Safety: Prioritizing the implementation of rigorous safety protocols for handling low and high voltage systems. This involves training staff on safe handling techniques and ensuring that all testing environments are equipped to manage the risks associated with these systems.

What you'll do...

+ Cost Management: Developing strategies to address warranty costs and vehicle program development time associated with software defined vehicles. This could involve analyzing test data to identify failure modes and implementing design improvements to reduce the likelihood of issues arising during the vehicle life cycle as well as reducing the amount of time Ford Motor requires to develop new vehicles and features.

+ Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Promoting collaboration among teams across different labs to share best practices, lessons learned, and insights gained from testing. This helps foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

+ Global Compliance and Regulatory Alignment: Ensuring that all testing activities comply with global standards and regulations related to vehicle safety and performance. This may involve staying updated on regulatory changes and adapting testing protocols accordingly.

+ Scalability and Flexibility: Designing test processes that can be scaled up or down based on test environment and project demands. This flexibility is crucial in accommodating various electrical system architectures, feature technologies and program complexities.

+ Feedback Loop for Continuous Improvement: Implementing a structured feedback loop that allows for the continual assessment and refinement of testing methodologies based on real-world outcomes, market trends, technological advancements, testing escape points

You'll have...

+ Master's of Science Degree (ex. MSME, MSEE, Computer Sciences).

+ 10+ years of automotive testing experience with at least 5 years’ experience leading integration and simulation of electrical breadboard (“LabCar”) testing.

+ Expert knowledge of data collection, simulation, test automation and communication systems.

+ Experience with vehicle simulation and automation tools, including dSPACE tools (ControlDesk, ConfigurationDesk, MotionDesk, ASM), and other test tools.

+ Experience with MiL / SiL / HiL methodologies.

+ Network communication skills (CAN Tool knowledge / experience, LIN, Ethernet, AutoSAR).

+ Demonstrated leadership behaviors and related experienceMS Office skills required.

Even better, you may have...

+ Working level knowledge of lab scheduling and management tools, including ELMS for test status setting and communications.

+ Working level knowledge of scripting and automation of test systems and laboratories, as well as simulation tools and HIL platforms.

+ Functional understanding and experience using git version control and JIRAStrong teamwork, analytical, oral, and written skills.

+ MATLAB, CANalyzer, VB/Excel Macro skills a plus.

+ Automotive ethernet, Software Defined Vehicle knowledge is a plus.

+ Strong technical leadership, organization, teamwork, presentation, and communication skills.

+ Ability to work in a dynamic environment with rapidly changing requirements and cross functional objectives.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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.

This position is a leadership level 6.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP1

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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**Requisition ID** : 46304