Powertrain Control Systems Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Develop Electrified Powertrain Control System work products coordinating actions and functions between modules and subsystems .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,400 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing Electrified Powertrain Control Systems, including functional requirements definition, system-level testing, and analysis of vehicle CAN communication data. Proficient in leveraging advanced tools and methodologies for design validation and quality assurance in hybrid and electric powertrains.

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Electrified Powertrain Control System DevelopmentSystem-Level TestingCAN Communication Data AnalysisDesign Validation Plan and ReportFunctional Safety Support

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Hard Skills

System DesignControls EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentCalibrationPowertrain SystemsElectrified VehiclesTroubleshootingFunctional ValidationSimulation ModelingBoundary Diagrams

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingQuality ManagementUrgent Issue Resolution

Tools & Technologies

CMATLABSimulinkATICANalyzerSoftware/Hardware in the LoopConnected Vehicle DataFMEAP-DiagramInterface Matrix

Industry Keywords

Vehicle SystemsHybrid Powertrain Control ModulesElectromechanical SystemsControl FactorsFailure Modes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop Electrified Powertrain Control System work products coordinating actions and functions between modules and subsystems
Define functional requirements
Create quality documents including Boundary Diagrams, FMEA, P-Diagram, and Interface Matrix
Develop Design Validation Method test specifications
Develop Design Validation Plan and Report test reports
Perform system-level testing in vehicles, on breadboards, or using Software/Hardware in the Loop
Analyze vehicle CAN communication data and ECU diagnostics
Submit CAN Network Interface Design requests identifying CAN signals transmitted and received by Hybrid Powertrain Control Modules
Support Functional Safety tasks
Drive control-system quality and field-issue root-cause investigations and resolution
Analyze functional design, failure modes, error states, noises, and control factors for hybrid and electric powertrains
Review software implementation code
Perform system simulation modeling, Software in the Loop testing, and functional validation
Leverage Connected Vehicle data for product improvement and issue resolution
Submit invention disclosures
Leverage Ford Large Language Model/Artificial Intelligence tools for task acceleration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
3+ years’ experience in system design, controls, software, or calibration
3+ years' experience with vehicle systems and/or vehicle-level attributes
1+ years' experience in powertrain systems, components, and electrified vehicles
Visa sponsorship is not available
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred
Troubleshooting experience with mechanical, electromechanical, and software systems preferred
Ability to manage/resolve urgent launch/Quality concerns preferred
Understanding of programming languages and tools such as C, MATLAB, and Simulink preferred
Experience with data recording tools such as ATI and CANalyzer preferred

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 and 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, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day