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Manufacturing Software Developer - Test Station - Ford Motor Company
Software Engineer
Lead development of test station software for automotive manufacturing, leveraging C++, Python, PLC programming, and automation testing to ensure high-quality production lines and efficient defect detection.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain test station software that interfaces with PLCs, sensors, and production equipment.
- Implement automated test scripts in Python and C++ to validate component functionality and performance.
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to integrate test solutions into production lines, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Analyze test data, generate reports, and recommend process improvements to enhance quality and throughput.
- Maintain documentation, version control, and CI/CD pipelines for test software releases.
Requirements
- 3+ years of software development experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.
- Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD processes.