Ford Motor Company

In-Vehicle Infotainment Software Design & Release Engineer

Ford Motor Company$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Computer Software).
  • 3+ years of experience in Electronics Module Software Design & Release Engineering, preferably at Ford.
  • Familiarity with module hardware/software release processes.
  • Experience with End of Line (EOL) module configuration and DTC issue resolution.

Responsibilities

  • Initiate JIRA tickets and collaborate with product owners for prompt issue resolution.
  • Conduct initial bug report triage and analyze logs and CAN data.
  • Serve as the IVI feature expert for program-specific content and configurations.
  • Drive issue resolution and facilitate root cause analysis with cross-functional teams.
  • Provide onsite support for functional audits and EOL troubleshooting.
  • Manage and perform IVI software reflashes to support plant builds.
  • Oversee module software pedigree and documentation for program timelines.

Benefits

  • Fortunate team environment with cross-functional collaboration opportunities.
  • Involvement in cutting-edge IVI technology and automotive innovations.
  • Opportunity to travel to different North American plants for diverse work experiences.
  • Potential for career growth within a leading global automotive company.
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this position...

Software D&R or Applications engineer. Act as the single point of contact to the Vehicle Program teams for all In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) software-related deliverables. Primary interface between the In-House IVI core software and Program teams. Drive resolution of IVI software related issues and collaborate with other Ford cross-functional teams on root cause.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...
  • Initiate Jira's and interface with the IVI software product owners/developers for resolution of issues. Along with timing to support program milestones.
  • Perform initial triage analysis of Bug Reports, logs, and CAN data to expedite issue resolution.
  • IVI feature expert on Program specific content, feature operations, and EOL configurations.
  • Drive resolution of software related issues and collaborate with other Ford cross-functional teams on root cause.
  • Onsite plant support for functional audits, and End of Line (EOL) issue resolution. Gather data and lead troubleshooting/analysis of all IVI software issues.
  • Manage/perform onsite IVI loose stock and vehicle on wheels software reflashes to support builds at the plant.
  • Manage module software pedigree and deliveries, from build to print supplier, to support program build timing.
  • Champion software release documentation and approvals for IVI software driven changes


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Electrical or Computer Software
  • 3 + years of Electronics Module Software Design & Release Engineer experience. Ford experience a plus.
  • Experience with Module hardware or software release processes
  • End of Line (EOL) module configuration & DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) issue resolution experience.


Even better, you may have...
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with cross functional global teams
  • Working knowledge of Ford engineering software management tools including JIRA, VSEM, SMPSN, and SWAD databases.
  • Vehicle level testing and software validation experience.
  • Experience interfacing with Ford Voice of Customer Fleet issues and troubleshooting vehicles. In-Vehicle Infotainment background a plus.
  • Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with automotive networks such as Value-CAN, Vehicle Spy and CANalyzer.
  • Experience with Software re-flash tools/processes.
  • Excellent project management and communications skills
  • Ford Project Management toolset experience with FEDE-BOM, FEDE-DV, WERS, & CDR's.
  • Cost analysis skills beneficial.
  • Periodic Travel required to different plants throughout North America to support Launches.
  • Experience with using automotive technologies such as Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and/or Voice recognition.


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!

This position is a salary grade 7-8.

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

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.

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Net Income
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1903
5 Year Trend
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