In this position…

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Failure Mode Analysis (FMA) Technical Expert to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of ADAS technologies through rigorous failure mode analysis. You will apply your deep understanding of ADAS systems, functional safety standards, and advanced diagnostic techniques to identify and mitigate potential failure modes across sensor networks, control units, and vehicle communication systems.

As an ADAS Technical Expert, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our company's ADAS capabilities, ensuring the successful implementation of various systems, and providing technical leadership throughout the development lifecycle
 

You'll have…

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer Science 10+ years of experience in the development of automotive ECUs, with a focus on ADAS systems. 5+ years of experience in systems engineering/product development. 5+ years of experience in failure mode effects analysis and root cause analysis. 3+ years of experience with embedded hardware and/or software design (coursework/internship/co-op experience allowed). Experience using MBSE tools such as Magic Draw. Familiarity with functional safety standards (ISO 26262, ASIL) and relevant compliance frameworks. Familiarity with cybersecurity standard ISO 21434 including threat and risk analysis (TARA). Experience with AEC-Q100 and AEC-Q200. Experience implementing Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Experience in designing and executing validation and reliability tests for automotive systems, including environmental, functional, and performance testing.

Even better, you may have…

Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Control Systems Engineering or Computer Engineering 15+ years of experience with automotive product development working with driver assistance systems, safety systems (active or passive) including experience from the concept phase through successful production introduction. 10 years of experience with failure mode effects analysis. Strong experience in embedded systems design, software development, and system integration. Hands-on experience with ADAS technologies, such as adaptive cruise control (ACC), lane-keeping assist (LKA), automatic emergency braking (AEB), and other sensor-based driver assistance features. Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), safety-critical applications, and automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, LIN). Experience reviewing, categorizing and analyzing field data to determine error states/failure modes. Software engineering and algorithm development experience.

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, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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 6.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6HTHD 

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What you'll do…

ADAS Platform System Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA):  Lead and conduct comprehensive Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for ADAS components and systems, including sensors (radar, cameras, ultrasonic), ECU (Electronic Control Units), and integration with vehicle networks. Identify and assess potential failure modes, including functional, safety-related, and performance-related failures, including vehicle-level impacts. Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Investigate complex failure events and perform detailed root cause analysis (RCA) to determine the underlying causes of ADAS failures and/or performance deviations. Utilize advanced diagnostic tools (e.g., signal analysis, thermal analysis, and environmental testing) to analyze ADAS system and sensor behavior and performance. Test and Validation Support: Collaborate with test teams to design and validate test cases for failure mode detection and mitigation, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, simulation, and field validation. Assess the impact of failure modes on vehicle safety and driver assistance features under various environmental and operational conditions. Design testing methods and protocols, both virtual and physical, to validate system performance in real-world conditions. Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with ADAS hardware and software engineers, systems engineers, validation teams, and suppliers to address identified failure modes and develop mitigation strategies. Act as a subject matter expert to provide technical guidance and support to product development and quality assurance teams. Provide technical expertise and guidance to cross-functional teams in the development, failure mode analysis, integration, and optimization of ADAS solutions using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies. Lead the development of the ADAS Platform System robustness actions based on the FMEA findings. Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing failure analysis best practices, advanced tools, and techniques to enhance ADAS system reliability and performance. Contribute to the development of next-generation ADAS technologies with a focus on safety, security, and fault tolerance including data analytics.  Design testing methods and protocols, both virtual and physical, to validate system performance in real-world conditions. Reporting and Documentation:  Prepare and present clear, detailed reports on failure analysis findings, risk assessments, corrective actions, and ongoing improvements to senior management and stakeholders. Document failure modes, root causes, mitigation strategies, and lessons learned for future development cycles and regulatory compliance.