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Engineering Specialist, Controls - Ford Motor Company
Software Engineer
Lead the design and validation of automotive control systems, leveraging PLC, CAN bus, and MATLAB/Simulink to deliver high‑performance, reliable solutions for next‑generation vehicles.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and validate control algorithms for automotive systems using PLC and embedded C/C++.
- Integrate and test CAN bus communication between vehicle subsystems.
- Utilize MATLAB/Simulink for modeling, simulation, and performance analysis of control strategies.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define requirements, specifications, and test plans.
- Document design decisions, test results, and provide technical support during production ramp‑up.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in automotive control system development.
- Proficiency in PLC programming, CAN bus protocols, and embedded C/C++.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in MATLAB/Simulink modeling.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Skills
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