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?
Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.
As an In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) Integration Engineer, you will be a key technical contributor responsible for the integration, troubleshooting, and development of our IVI systems within prototype test assets and vehicles. You will serve as the primary point of contact for resolving complex infotainment-related issues, bridging the gap between design and manufacturing, and ensuring our vehicles meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. Your role will encompass conceptualizing, designing, engineering, developing, and supporting the launch of next-generation IVI platform architectures for electric vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Ownership & Execution: Own the integration of IVI systems from concept to deployment across various vehicle platforms. Ensure seamless execution of features, maintaining a keen eye on quality and regulatory compliance.
- System Integration: Lead the development and integration of infotainment systems into vehicle platforms. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure integration meets performance and reliability standards.
- Innovation & Development: Participate in the design and development of innovative IVI features. Include the latest technology trends to enhance the user experience and align with Ford's vision of software defined vehicles.
- Problem Solving: Act as the main point of contact for addressing integration challenges, leveraging advanced diagnostic skills to resolve system issues swiftly and effectively.
- Documentation & Collaboration: Create detailed documentation of the integration process, offering clear communication to cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Facilitate collaboration between software, hardware, and UX teams to align objectives and overcome obstacles.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Has experience bringing infotainment systems, automotive electrical systems, or related systems from development to production.
- Demonstrated expertise in integrating complex electrical and software systems into any platform-based system design.
- Strong foundational knowledge of electrical engineering principles as they apply to consumer centric technology.
- Proven ability to lead system development through prototyping to mass production.
- Superior problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to system diagnostics across multiple domains.
- Knowledgeable in various communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, and MOST.
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience in the development of IVI systems from concept to production.
- Familiarity with embedded software systems and a strong understanding of automotive networking and communication systems.
- Comfortable using electrical test equipment and familiar with automotive safety analyses like FMEA or HARA.
- Adept in project management with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Enthusiasm for working in an energetic, cross-functional environment where continuous learning and improvement are prioritized.
- 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 salary grade 8.
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Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.
