Product Development Engineer
Core
Lead end-to-end elicitation, definition, and management of system and software requirements for Ultra Capacitor Modules (UCMs) in Ford's low-voltage power networks.
Role type
Senior IC embedded software engineer (automotive power electronics)
Builds
Ultra Capacitor Modules for next-generation low-voltage power networks
Domain
Automotive, Power Electronics, Energy Storage
Required skills
Embedded software, Electronics, Systems Engineering, Functional Safety (ISO 26262), Supplier Program Management, Requirements Management (JAMA), CAN/LIN/UDS protocols, HIL testing
Preferred skills
M.S. in EE/CS, Software development, System level requirements, MS Office, Vector tools (CANalyzer), Oscilloscope usage, Ford product development systems (WERS, AVBOM, Team Center)
Technologies
JAMA, JIRA Saga, CAN, LIN, UDS, CANalyzer, WERS, AVBOM, PPM Audit, Digital Buck, Team Center, Integrator
Responsibilities
Lead requirements elicitation and management for UCM software interfaces; Establish requirements for core module features (cell balancing, SoC, SoH, thermal management, power electronics control); Manage supplier integration and SOW/RFQ packages; Drive functional safety and cyber security implementation; Manage network and diagnostic interfaces; Coordinate cross-functional reviews; Support validation and HIL testing
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC