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Imagine the possibilities at Ford! Great ideas evolve into extraordinary products and customer experiences. When you bring passion and dedication to your job, there's no telling what you can accomplish. The Digital Manufacturing Systems team is seeking a highly motivated Principal Diagnostics Engineer to help imagine, invent, and implement the technology used to manufacture the next generation of Ford vehicles.

Our environment fosters product innovation, rapid iteration, and significant autonomy. Our diverse development stack includes various technologies, including low-level and server-side programming. As a Principal Engineer, you will be expected to implement groundbreaking solutions on hardware that has yet to be released.

Our team values fun, camaraderie, learning, and collaboration, and we are looking for someone who shares these values. We hold ourselves and our solutions to the highest standards, which we maintain through constructive code reviews, brainstorming sessions, and pair programming when appropriate. Additionally, we prioritize personal relationships and take the time to get to know each other and our partners.

Sound good? We would love to hear from you.

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

A Principal Diagnostics Engineer plays a crucial role in a software engineering team as the bridge between stakeholders and the development team. Here are some common expectations of a Principal Engineer:

Define SRE Strategy for Manufacturing Embedded Systems: Role out a Site Reliability Engineering discipline to automate system management and application monitoring tasks. They also use software to solve problems and manage production systems.

Define and Communicate the Product Vision : Clearly articulate the vision and goals for the product, ensuring that all team members and stakeholders understand the project’s direction.

Align Processes and Capabilities with Stakeholders: Ensure that the Software Release Process is aligned between Product Development and Manufacturing.

Drive DfMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly)

Prioritize Features and Capabilities with Development Team : Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and prioritize user feature development based on technical feasibility and program timelines.

Collaborate with Stakeholders : Regularly engage with stakeholders, including customers, users, and business leaders, to gather feedback and ensure that their needs are being met.

Clarify Requirements : Provide detailed explanations and clarifications for user stories and acceptance criteria to ensure the development team understands what is expected.

Accept or Reject Work : Review completed work and determine whether it meets the acceptance criteria, accepting or rejecting features based on quality and completeness.

Education/Experience :

• 15+ years of experience in Networking, Cloud, and System Operations in mission-critical Environments

• Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale, complex projects and programs.

• BSE/BSC or higher.

• Experience in Automotive Diagnostics, Flashing or OTA

• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including software developers and other stakeholders.

Technical Skills :

• Deep understanding of DevOps and SRE practices in mission-critical critical scenarios.

• Familiarity with software engineering tools and technologies.

Leadership and Management Skills :

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Communication Skills :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Project Management Skills :

• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Interpersonal Skills :

• Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with a diverse group of people across different functions.

Industry Knowledge :

• Automotive Manufacturing and Assembly Experience.

• Understanding the industry or domain in which the company operates can be particularly valuable.

These qualifications help ensure that the individual is capable of managing complex engineering programs, effectively leading teams, and completing projects successfully.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

This position is a leadership level 5.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5NonHTHD (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/fordcareers.co/LL5NonHTHD__;!!N_LtwI-RPugbI9wg0dJn!CVDzT-y_XkirmPWyoKN2VKbCb8_fLIioOzbpPaVrkuvHrh8kSW0T0Z4v-RiCdd5taY-J7Ddj-AY1A0me$)

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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Requisition ID : 38682