Systems Integration Engineering Analyst
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- Oakville, ON
- $85,000-135,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop vehicle-level Logical Schematics and set up Design Transmittal (DT) Structures within the Vehicle Systems Engineering Management - Global Design Transmittal (VSEM-GDT) system.
- Ensure the Generic Fusing Strategy and Generic Grounding Strategy are strictly followed across all designs.
- Execute compatibility reviews, assess Systems Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and ensure compliance with related system requirements in the Ford Engineering Design Environment (FEDE).
- Support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), Final Design Judgement (FDJ), and Design Confirmation Vehicle (DCV) Breadboard setups, including determining feature configurations and variants.
- Verify the Bill of Materials (BOM) to ensure all necessary hardware and components are present for Breadboard builds.
- Update module software using In-Vehicle Software (IVS) or JFrog repositories and configure modules using the Ford Converter Tool (FCT) or End-of-Line (EOL) simulation.
- Perform functional point-to-point testing and lead Design Confirmation Vehicle (DCV) signoff for Vehicle Engineering Validation (VEV) Design Verification (DV) Breadboards.
- Provide module configurations and support Vehicle Software Configuration System (VSCS) development.
- Support Plant Build Kits at facilities such as the New Model Programs Development Center (NMPDC) or Roush by managing software updates and module configurations.
- Execute self-tests and collect bus queries to verify part numbers, configurations, and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
- Be part of new vehicle program launch team and responsible to triage and troubleshoot functional issues during vehicle builds and all pre-production phases, including Engineering Prototype (EPT), Tooling Tryout (TT), Pilot Plant (PP), Manufacturing Process (MP1 & MP2), OK to Buy (OKTB), Post Job 1 (PJ1), and Job 1 plus 90 days (J1+90).
- Support Functional Testing and Key Off Load (KOL) test activities to ensure vehicle system readiness.
- Utilize the Software Bill of Materials (SWBOM) to track software revisions.
- Support End-of-Line (EOL) testing before each build event to validate latest vehicle software package and Vehicle Software Configuration System (VSCS).
- Review and identify "false codes" (phantom Diagnostic Trouble Codes set during software reflashing) to ensure accurate system diagnostics and clean vehicle delivery.
- 3-5 years' experience in automotive Electrical/Electronic (E/E) Systems Integration and Validation.
- 3+ years 'experience with Controller Area Network (CAN), CAN-Flexible Data-Rate (CAN-FD), and Local Interconnect Network (LIN) protocols and messaging.
- 2+ years' experience in Issue Triage and Root Cause Analysis of complex functional failures and system-level defects.
- Proficiency in analyzing vehicle bus traffic using industry-standard tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, Diagnostic Engineering Tool (DET), or Wireshark.
- Ability to read and interpret complex Electrical Schematics, wiring diagrams, and network communication databases (.dbc or .arxml).
- Fundamental understanding of vehicle power distribution, including fusing and grounding strategies.
- Familiarity with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and functional safety principles.
- Demonstrated ability to perform hands-on technical troubleshooting on physical hardware, breadboards, or vehicle prototypes.
- Willingness to support onsite activities at manufacturing plants or prototype build facilities like the New Model Programs Development Center (NMPDC).
- Direct experience with Ford-specific engineering tools including Vehicle Systems Engineering Management - Global Design Transmittal (VSEM-GDT) and Ford Engineering Design Environment (FEDE).
- Expertise in Vehicle Software Configuration System (VSCS) development and module configuration.
- Experience using In-Vehicle Software (IVS) or JFrog for software repository management and the Ford Converter Tool (FCT) for module flashing.
- Advanced knowledge of Automotive Ethernet and complex gateway routing.
- In-depth knowledge of Automotive End-of-Line (EOL) testing procedures.
- Proven ability to identify and resolve "false codes" or phantom Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) generated during software reflashing.
- Leadership capability to lead cross-functional triage meetings and translate technical bus data into actionable business reports for leadership.
- Proficiency in data management and tracking using Jira and Confluence.
- Proficiency on coding in Python or C#.
- Proficiency on using Large Language Models.