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Systems Engineer
Ford Motor Company. Develop, execute, and maintain test plans and validation strategies for mechanical, electrical, and control/software interactions in mechatronic systems .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop, execute, and maintain test plans and validation strategies for mechanical, electrical, and control/software interactions in mechatronic systems
- Conduct bench, rig, HIL, SIL, and full-vehicle testing to verify system-level requirements
- Evaluate interactions between mechanical components, sensors/actuators, embedded control units, and software algorithms to identify integration risks
- Analyze test data and lead root-cause investigations with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams
- Own and drive formal system-level sign-off for mechatronic subsystems at program gateways such as DV and PV
- Prepare DVP&R documentation, test evidence, and risk assessments; present sign-off recommendations
- Track and resolve open issues, non-conformance, and engineering waivers before sign-off
- Maintain requirements traceability across mechanical, electrical/electronic, and control software requirements
- Act as the technical integration point between mechanical, electrical/electronic, controls/software, and quality teams
- Collaborate with suppliers on mechatronic component and system-level validation
- Support DFMEA/PFMEA reviews
- Communicate sign-off status, technical risks, and mitigation plans to engineering management and program stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with ISO 26262, IATF 16949, ASPICE, and SAE standards
- Maintain audit-ready test, calibration, and sign-off documentation
- Contribute to continuous improvement of test rigs, HIL environments, and sign-off methodologies
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering
- 3+ years of experience in mechatronic systems engineering, application engineering, or systems validation within automotive
- Solid understanding of mechanical design principles, including tolerances, kinematics, and materials, combined with electrical/electronic circuits and embedded control systems
- Hands-on experience with HIL, dSPACE, CANoe/CANalyzer, LabVIEW, or equivalent test tools/environments
- Familiarity with Jama and MATLAB/Simulink
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills across multi-domain systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-disciplinary technical reporting
- English proficiency
- Preferred: Experience with ISO 26262 and ASPICE processes
- Preferred: Knowledge of CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and FlexRay vehicle network protocols
- Preferred: Experience testing closed-loop control systems, motor/actuator performance, or sensor fusion applications