Tech Platform Engineer supporting application and integration of vehicle electrical architecture for Ford. Driving innovation in the vehicle electrical domain and ensuring system quality.
Responsibilities
Represent the Tech Platform in Vehicle Program forums, and represent the interests of Vehicle Programs in platform efforts
Championing complexity control within program content and cross carlines
Support delivery of vehicle programs, OTA updates, and quality actions
Driving architecture and strategy changes through the cross-functional teams and throughout the lifecycle of the Programs
Managing communication of all changes, cost, investment, and adherence to feature/hardware bundle requirements through standard scorecards.
Partnering with Vehicle Programs to ensure balanced enterprise solutions with focus on Platform approach. Strong relationships and Over-communication at all levels is key to success.
Driving a quality focus into Platform disciplines including leading metrics.
Driving cost opportunities at a Platform level through the Vehicle Program life cycle (TVM).
Driving the execution of technology migration plans and productivity-related initiatives.
Managing Platform timelines, risk mitigation plans and cost/investment to ensure on-time and on-target delivery.
Execute assigned tasks related to vehicle program deliverables, including tracking and updating program-related progress and evidence in tools like Integrator or Jira.
Support the creation, documentation, and maintenance of program-specific system requirements, Bills of Features, and technical documentation (e.g., Tech Unit PDL).
Assist in identifying potential risks to system delivery and support the development and documentation of Delivery Recovery Plans (DRPs).
Escorting changes through the required Decision Forums (DFs): Architecture Change Control, Unified Backlog, Platform Change Control, Vehicle Program Change Control, etc. Helping enterprise make faster decisions and reduce repeat DFs.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience in product development, systems engineering, or electrical/software integration, preferably within the automotive industry.
Basic understanding of vehicle electrical architectures, software integration principles, and overall system design.
Proficiency in identifying and escalating technical issues and risks within complex systems.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team.
Familiarity with common engineering tools and software (e.g., Jira, Integrator, or similar project management/issue tracking systems).
Ability to collaborate and connect cross-functionally
Tenacity and a willingness to work in evolving states of ambiguity.
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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