Battery Control Software Application Engineer

Job Overview

Job Category: PD Operations and Quality

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? This position is on the embedded software development High Voltage Battery Controls team responsible for the implementation of the Battery Monitoring System (BMS) for Hybrid, Plug‑in Hybrid and Battery Electric vehicles.

You will have responsibility for implementing and validating vehicle controls software. This position requires a trainable, self‑motivated individual with a strong software process or embedded systems background. Our candidate will have a passion for embedded system software development.

• Implement requirements using MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow and C programming
• Validate model‑based designs using desktop simulation packages (MIL & SIL)
• Interact with other teams to develop controls requirements
• Develop and maintain design documentation
• Support tools development, compiler setup, static analysis, and software configuration management
• Analyze field data to solve issues related to model/C code implementation

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience with MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow development (internship/co‑op/coursework experience allowed)
• 5 years of experience with Control System software design (internship/co‑op/coursework experience allowed)
• 5 years of experience with C and/or C++ (internship/co‑op/coursework experience allowed)
• Even better, you may have…Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field
• Able to function and learn in cross‑discipline between Software Implementation and Controls Design
• Understanding of Hybrid Battery and Hybrid Vehicle operations
• Knowledge of hybrid/electric vehicle configurations and controls
• Experience in project management
• Understanding of operation and power electronic controls of (BMS) Battery Monitoring System, DCDC, Charger and Motor Inverter
• Experience with Autosar
• Excellent teamwork, written and oral communication skills
• Self‑motivated with ability to manage multiple tasks

• 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 7. For more information on salary and benefits, click the link provided. 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1‑888‑336‑0660. Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.

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