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Senior Zonal HIL Engineer

USA01
Full-time
On-site
Palo Alto, California, United States
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? 

Electric Vehicle Digital Design (EVDD) is responsible for developing the key technologies and capabilities – such as EV platforms, batteries, e-motors, inverters, charging and recycling – to create ground-up breakthrough electric vehicles. By joining the best software, engineering, design and UX talent, you will be a part of creating new technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the EVDD team means building the future as Ford’s center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services. 

In this role you'll own and design the HIL to support our Zonal architecture and be responsible to create HIL (hardware-in-the-loop) test strategies, test cases and scripts based on internal. 

 



Responsibilities

What you’ll be able to do:

  • Own and design the HIL to support our Zonal architecture
  • Create HIL (hardware-in-the-loop) test strategies, test cases and scripts based on internal and regulatory requirements.
  • Set-up test equipment and run hands-on tests with the goal to automate
  • Support bug triage and analysis
  • Identify gaps in test coverage to ensure no future regressions
  • Utilize numerical data analysis tools to interpret test results
  • Document results and provide reports
  • Establish traceability using requirement management tools and version control


Qualifications

The minimum requirements we seek:

  • 5+ years of testing and validation experience.
  • Bachelor/master’s degree in Computer Science, electrical engineering, or similar.
  • Working experience with Matlab Simulink
  • Familiar with common vehicle controls theory
  • Experience setting up the HIL on dSPACE/Typhoon/similar
  • Knowledge of lab instruments such as DMM, Oscilloscope, power supplies, and DAQs
  • Expertise with industry standard I/O and communications interfaces, e.g., CAN, CAN-FD, LIN and Ethernet
  • Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience in Python scripting for any automation or test scripts.
  • Expertise in testing any of the following: Vehicle Controls, Thermal Controls, Power Distribution, Body Controls

Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience with dSPACE and MotionDesk, CarSim, or similar
  • Experience with Test management tools like DOORS/Polarion/JAMA
  • Test automation set up experience like CI/CD Pipeline
  • Familiarity with diagnostics protocol like UDS ISO14229
  • Knowledge/familiarity of standards ISO26262 and SAEJ1772
  • Experience with automotive regulatory, environmental, reliability, and safety requirements. SAE, IEC, ISO.


 What you’ll receive in return: 

As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. 

 If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we would love to have you join us. 

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. Visa sponsorship is available for this position. 

 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. 

 For information on Ford's salary and benefits, please visit:  https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-2.pdf 

At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority.  Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combatting COVID-19.  As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons.  Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen.  As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption. 

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