Chassis ECU Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Design and release VDM control modules, sensors, and brackets, owning all associated deliverables .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeAllen Park • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,300 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ECU design and release, with a strong focus on VDM control modules and semi-active suspension systems. Proficient in MATLAB, Simulink, and embedded systems, with hands-on experience in hardware integration and testing methodologies.

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ECU Design And ReleaseMATLAB And Simulink ModelingEmbedded Systems And MicrocontrollersSupplier Management And Cost NegotiationFMEA And Quality-Assurance Processes

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Hard Skills

ECU D&RFailure Mode AvoidanceFunctional Safety AnalysesChassis ControlsSoftware Integration And TestingEmbedded Coder Code GenerationPCB Hardware Components AnalysisDigital And Analog Data-Acquisition SystemsISO 26262 FamiliarityHardware-In-The-Loop Testing

Tools & Technologies

JIRAConfluenceFord Networked Vehicle ArchitectureFord And Vector Diagnostic SoftwareDETCANalyzerCANape

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer EngineeringSemi-Active Damper TechnologyMechatronic Chassis DevicesGlobal Product Development SystemPrototype DevelopmentVehicle DynamicsSystem DebuggingFord Platform Software Release Process

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and release VDM control modules, sensors, and brackets, owning all associated deliverables
Guide supplier partners through the Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS) process
Perform Failure Mode Avoidance and Functional Safety analyses
Establish requirements for advanced suspension control systems and emerging technologies with chassis controls and Vehicle Dynamics teams
Define and support vehicle interfaces with Electrical, Powertrain, Vehicle Operations, and Vehicle Program teams
Support component, vehicle, rig, and Hardware-In-the-Loop testing
Manage system quality, cost, and timing
Lead design and implementation of chassis controls hardware and software on the vehicle dynamics module for Ford Racing’s off-road semi-active suspensions
Specify, design, implement, and test VDM and other ECU hardware
Identify reusable Ford hardware and software strategies to accelerate algorithm development
Develop software strategies using Ford, Ford Racing, and external resources
Expand VDM hardware and software for new semi-active suspension hardware
Resolve ambiguity in requirements, specifications, and designs
Develop software and hardware component testing methodologies and implementations
Develop SIL/HIL testing methods using hardware debuggers
Develop comprehensive test plans and conduct EMC, environmental, and software testing under normal, extreme, and faulted conditions
Apply hands-on hardware and systems integration knowledge
Support ECU manufacturing and testing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering; equivalent experience demonstrating exceptional ability may also qualify
6+ years of relevant experience in ECU D&R
High proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink modeling
Proficiency in embedded systems and microcontrollers
Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals, including circuit analysis and design
Experience with JIRA/Confluence or a similar system for tracking inputs and results
Working knowledge of semi-active damper technology, including solenoid controls, internal bypass dampers, and CCD dampers
Working knowledge of mechatronic chassis devices, such as steering and brake controls
Experience in supplier management, cost negotiation, launch, GPDS Pre-UNV0 to OKTB delivery, and global program delivery
Experience with FMEA and related quality-assurance processes
Familiarity with digital and analog data-acquisition systems
Awareness of, or experience with, ISO 26262
Experience in early prototype development
Experience with in-vehicle software integration and testing
Experience with Embedded Coder code generation
Experience in powertrain controls or chassis controls
Experience with Ford Networked Vehicle (FNV) architecture
Experience with Ford and Vector diagnostic software, including DET, CANalyzer, and CANape
Experience with fundamental PCB hardware components and their analysis tools
Fluency in software fundamentals, including software design and maintainability
Hands-on experience in hardware bring-up and system debugging
Working knowledge of the Ford Platform Software Release process
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous vacation time
Sick/personal time
Paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day