Prototype Development Engineer supporting the development and testing of electric vehicle prototypes at Ford. Troubleshooting and integrating vehicle component systems to enhance electric vehicle architecture.
Responsibilities
Assist with prototype development and testing on benches, labcars, and vehicles.
Duties include part installation, wiring, flashing software on modules, debugging networks (CAN / LIN / Ethernet / etc…), recording the status of the modules, labcar, and prototype vehicles.
Build and report the development integration progress & maturity for the test asset.
Work with the prototype team to create solutions that address their needs.
Troubleshoot issues with the prototype test assets as well as document and help triage issues.
Create test strategies and experiment designs to verify all prototype functions.
Coordinate with Systems Integration and cross-functional teams to track build changes and assist upcoming development iterations.
Support design reviews and demos using prototype test assets with quick troubleshooting and creative problem solving.
Support the prototype build events and fleet management duties.
Travel to support prototype vehicle builds, modifications, and test asset support.
Requirements
B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer or Software Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Ability to travel up to 25% Travel Required
B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer or Software Engineering
Strong Electrical and Embedded Systems Engineering fundamentals.
5+ years of experience working on hardware design, board bring-up and hardware integration
5+ years of experience with Vehicle Network Protocols such as CAN, LIN & Automotive Ethernet
Experience and working knowledge of systems development, vehicle architecture, battery technologies, software/hardware tool development, motor calibration technologies, OBD calibration, functional safety, network and diagnostics process.
3+ years of experience using embedded networking interface tools for automotive, aerospace or similar
Experience with electrical debugging of PCB Assemblies, including the ability to read electrical schematics
Experience writing test plans and procedures and providing go/no-go judgment
Even better, you may have...
B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems
Proficiency in fundamentals of vehicle architecture, embedded systems design, RTOSes and real-time networking
Experience in instrumenting sensors systems and using data acquisition tools for analysis
Experience in supporting product development from concept to deployment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
A systems approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement
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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