Develop and implement diagnostic strategies and architectures for vehicle systems, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Apply systems engineering principles to design, allocate, and validate diagnostic features and data collection points.
Create diagnostic specifications, data flow diagrams, and troubleshooting guides for complex vehicle functions.
Review and improve diagnostic designs for cost, quality, and serviceability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to integrate advanced diagnostic technologies and analytics tools.
Analyze vehicle data to identify diagnostic gaps, optimize algorithms, and drive quality improvements.
Manage diagnostic issue triage, including DTCs, throughout the product lifecycle.
Develop and validate OBD monitors and diagnostic communication protocols (e.g., UDS, OBD-II, CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
Communicate diagnostic insights and resolutions to diverse audiences.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of experience with vehicle electrical systems, automotive diagnostics, or data analytics.
Strong learning agility, adaptability, and systems thinking.
Proven ability to lead and collaborate within cross-functional teams.
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with OBD systems and related regulations.
Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., SQL).
Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
In-depth knowledge of quality documents (DFMEA, LFMA, boundary diagrams) in diagnostics.
Experience with electrical module design, in-vehicle networking (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet), and power distribution.
Familiarity with Ford-specific diagnostic tools and platforms (e.g., Vanguard/VSCS).
Experience with connected vehicles, telematics, and cloud-based data architectures.
Proficiency in programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C++) for data processing and diagnostic tool development.
Electrical Design & Release (D&R) and electrical testing experience.

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 Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Diagnostics, Data Systems Engineer

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