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Advanced Telematics Hardware / Systems Engineer - 23876BR
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advanced Telematics Hardware / Systems Engineer
We bring engineering ideas to life. In Product Development, we make driving more exciting, enjoyable and sustainable. New methods of recycling, alternative fuel vehicles, voice-activated technologies and leading vehicle safety initiatives are just some of the ideas that are improving the way we drive today. Electrical and Electronic System Engineering (EESE) designs and develops vehicle electrical components and subsystems including infotainment, body electronics, driver information, climate control electronics, chassis electronics, wiring, power distribution, connectors, power supply, switches, software and modeling, restraints electronics and security subsystems.

Position Duties:
 * Help define and develop next generations of Ford Motor Company’s telematics features in alignment with technology growth and future trends
 * Fully understand connected vehicle & module architecture capabilities and limitations and develop plans for successful feature implementation and launch
 * Work with multiple suppliers to evaluate available options and make appropriate platform decisions considering Ford Motor Company’s strategic vision, competitive benchmarking, and cost considerations
 * Work with internal cross-functional teams to develop a working model or PoC (Proof of Concept) to demonstrate technical feasibility and potential challenges
 * Create detailed module level feature definitions by working with connected vehicle feature architects, feature owners, and other vehicle component module owners
 * Create detailed module level functional requirements defining internal logic, triggering conditions, data storage, vehicle & cloud interface, power modes, retry strategies, cellular connection management, etc.
 * Author use cases & help define activity and sequence diagrams using systems engineering fundamentals
 * Create / define in-vehicle interface by working with cross-functional teams
 * Work with cross-functional teams to help define protocol and message structure for vehicle to cloud communication
 * Develop DFMEA, PFMEA, boundary diagram, critical & significant characteristics (CC's & SC's) and suggest robustness ideas
 * Own Telematics module platform interfaces of affected subsystems / components for varying vehicle and regional applications. Work with cross-functional groups to develop interoperability interfaces across vehicle electrical architectures and region specific subsystems and translate into subsystem level requirements.
 * Understand Telematics module platform / subsystem interfaces to identify possible improvements and trade-offs
 * Provide guidance and input for Telematics platform specific design verification plans working with requirements engineering teams and feature owners
The distance between imagination and … creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. When you join the Ford team discover all the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader. You’ll become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products - and it is always ready to go further.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.  Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.
EOE -Veteran /Disabled/Minority/AA/F/M/SO