at Ford Motor Company in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world — together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
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!
This team requests EST hours and we prefer candidates able to work hybrid from our Livonia, MI site.
Candidates for this position will join a team of technical experts helping design, develop and improve automatic transmission calibration at Ford Motor Company, with the role having a focus on Transmission On-Board Diagnostics (TOBD) and Independent Plausibility Checking (L2). Candidates will be self-driven individuals capable of leading a team of calibrators through product sign-off, issue resolution, and regulatory requirements’ compliance. Candidates should have excellent organizational skills with a proven record of robust sign-off for at least one full program. Candidates should also demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills with a proven record of issue resolution.
Provide technical leadership and guidance around all TOBD and L2 calibration activities. These include:
+ Provide technical direction and support to hardware, calibration & controls community with regards to current and new technologies and requirements as they pertain to TOBD and L2.
+ Provide technical direction and support for issue resolution on current and future programs.
+ Develop and implement TOBD and L2 control system and calibration approach for future programs, including new hybrid architectures.
+ Perform analysis of quality data (warranty, JD Power, QNPS) and connected vehicle information to drive quality improvements for current and future products.
+ Train and develop new calibrators in TOBD and L2 methods.
+ Lead weekly meetings with TOBD and L2 team to discuss issues, DV, software, requirement, etc.
+ Lead team of calibrators towards common approaches and best practices as they apply to TOBD and L2.
+ Maintain and update DV plan for TOBD and L2.
+ Create/Update/Maintain documentation on DV, best practices, and lessons learned.
+ BS in Engineering Degree or equivalent required. Advance engineering or similar degree desired.
+ Minimum of 8 years’ experience in automatic transmission calibration required, with a focus on TOBD/L2 preferred.
+ Demonstrable expertise in TOBD and L2 software / calibration development and sign-off. Requirements definition and capture preferred.
+ Demonstrable expertise in vehicle data analysis. Use of new CV vehicle data preferred.
+ Proficient in the use of calibration tools, including ATI Vision and/or ETAS Inca, PTDiag, DET, MyCanic, etc. MATLAB/Simulink expertise preferred.
+ Proven record of problem-solving skills.
+ Proven record of training and mentorship skills.
+ Excellent written and communication skills, comfortable presenting to senior leadership.
+ Tier II driver certification required.
+ Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
+ MS Office toolset proficiency.
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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
+ Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
+ Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-LL6-sal-plan-1.pdf
This position is a range of salary grade LL6.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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 : 29273
