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Ford Motor Company Diagnostics & Data Systems Engineer in Dearborn, Michigan
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
In this position...
The Diagnostic & Data Systems Engineer leads the development and implementation of vehicle diagnostic strategies, leveraging connected vehicle data to ensure reliability, performance, and customer satisfaction in the era of electrification and automation.
What you'll do...
Develop and implement diagnostic strategies and architectures for vehicle systems, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Apply systems engineering principles to design, allocate, and validate diagnostic features and data collection points.
Create diagnostic specifications, data flow diagrams, and troubleshooting guides for complex vehicle functions.
Review and improve diagnostic designs for cost, quality, and serviceability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to integrate advanced diagnostic technologies and analytics tools.
Analyze vehicle data to identify diagnostic gaps, optimize algorithms, and drive quality improvements.
Manage diagnostic issue triage, including DTCs, throughout the product lifecycle.
Develop and validate OBD monitors and diagnostic communication protocols (e.g., UDS, OBD-II, CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
Communicate diagnostic insights and resolutions to diverse audiences.
You'll have...
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of experience with vehicle electrical systems, automotive diagnostics, or data analytics.
Strong learning agility, adaptability, and systems thinking.
Proven ability to lead and collaborate within cross-functional teams.
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with OBD systems and related regulations.
Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., SQL).
Even better, you may have...
Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
In-depth knowledge of quality documents (DFMEA, LFMA, boundary diagrams) in diagnostics.
Experience with electrical module design, in-vehicle networking (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet), and power distribution.
Familiarity with Ford-specific diagnostic tools and platforms (e.g., Vanguard/VSCS).
Experience with connected vehicles, telematics, and cloud-based data architectures.
Proficiency in programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C++) for data processing and diagnostic tool development.
Electrical Design & Release (D\&R) and electrical testing experience.
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 6 and ranges from $72,480-121,440., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
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.
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.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DP1
Requisition ID : 59593