Diagnostic Design Engineer

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The Complex Tools Diagnostic Engineer reports to the Complex Tools & Diagnostic Hardware Supervisor. The Complex Tools Diagnostic Engineer is responsible for managing Powertrain related Service Functions, DTCs and DID entries for all Global Programs supported by Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS).

In this position...

• Work with Powertrain and Electrical & Electronics Systems Engineering (EESE) organizations to ensure upstream vehicle programs support core diagnostic requirements.
• Support data entry, application authoring, and validation on Powertrain functions.
• Support definition and diagnostic tool support on new and emerging technologies.

What you'll do...

• Work with Technical Service Operations (TSO) Workshop Manual (WSM) and Powertrain Controls and Emissions Diagnostics (PCED) development to ensure consistent diagnostic content.
• Ensure all core diagnostic support is available in the field for new vehicle OK to buy dates.
• Assist with Field Concerns related to the Complex Tools area.
• Interfaces with Product Engineering on high warranty related areas as appropriate.
• Provide support for logging of engineering related vehicle data.
• Maintain existing engine and transmission functional tests.
• Implement EVAP and OBDII related tests on New Vehicles.
• Support development of future generation diagnostic/service products and procedures.
• Support Bosch Vehicle Measurement System (VMS).

You'll have...

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Science or Automotive Engineering/Technology.
• 2+ years of experience in an Automotive Background or Dealership Experience is required.

Even better, you may have...

• Knowledge in Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS).
• Experience with XML Authoring tools such as Grade-X Editor (OTX), Java Code, and other XML scripting Software.
• Experience with Agile Project Management using tools such as Rally and/or Jira.
• Strong Program Management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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 builderor 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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This position is a range of salary grades 6-7 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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