Senior Hardware Validation Engineer

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

What you'll do...

• Test Infrastructure Development: Design, build, and maintain complex ECU-level test benches, integrating hardware and software components to create scalable and reliable validation environments.
• V&V Strategy and Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define and implement comprehensive verification and validation (V&V) plans for automotive hardware and systems.
• Test Execution and Automation: Design and execute functional, performance, and safety test cases while developing automation scripts and tools to increase testing efficiency and accuracy.
• Root Cause Analysis and Debugging: Lead the debugging of complex system issues, working across teams to identify root causes, confirm fixes, and implement strategies to prevent future regressions.
• Reporting and Process Optimization: Prepare detailed technical reports for stakeholders and continuously improve testing methodologies and tools to enhance overall effectiveness.

What you'll do...

• Test Infrastructure Development: Design, build, and maintain complex ECU-level test benches, integrating hardware and software components to create scalable and reliable validation environments.
• V&V Strategy and Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define and implement comprehensive verification and validation (V&V) plans for automotive hardware and systems.
• Test Execution and Automation: Design and execute functional, performance, and safety test cases while developing automation scripts and tools to increase testing efficiency and accuracy.
• Root Cause Analysis and Debugging: Lead the debugging of complex system issues, working across teams to identify root causes, confirm fixes, and implement strategies to prevent future regressions.
• Reporting and Process Optimization: Prepare detailed technical reports for stakeholders and continuously improve testing methodologies and tools to enhance overall effectiveness.