Ford Director Automotive Diagnostics Architecture 

United States, Michigan, Dearborn 

160051397

About EVDD

As part of the future, we have the EVDD function. Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design leadership – driving the future of the digital technologies.

What you’ll be able to do

This person will:

• Develop and implement the diagnostic architecture strategy for automotive systems to ensure efficient fault detection, isolation, and resolution.
• Lead a team to define diagnostic requirements, protocols and tools for vehicle healthy monitoring and maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate diagnostic capabilities into vehicle systems and software architecture.
• Drive innovation in diagnostic architecture to enhance the reliability, performance and cost-effectiveness of automotive diagnostics.
• Establish and maintain standards and best practices for diagnostic architecture design and implementation.
• Manage the development and deployment of diagnostic tools and technologies for vehicle testing, validation and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure compatibility of diagnostic systems across different vehicle platforms.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on diagnostic architecture decisions.
• Stay informed about industry trends and advancements to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

The minimum requirements we seek

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• 10+ years experience in leading automotive diagnostic architecture groups

Our preferred requirements

• Masters degree preferred.
• A proven record of team creation, transformation, and leadership
• In-depth knowledge of automotive diagnostic protocols and standards such as ISO14229 UDS, OBD-II, and J1939
• Proficiency in designing and implementing diagnostic strategies for complex connected vehicle systems
• Expert knowledge in diagnostic communication interfaces (DCI) and diagnostic trouble code (DTD) strategies and management
• Experience working across teams and suppliers to ensure complete diagnostic coverage
• Strong understanding of software and hardware architecture for diagnostic tools and systems across manufacturing, service and the cloud
• Experience in implementing embedded systems including for safety critical embedded systems.
• Experience of embedded Linux, RTOS and related DevOps systems.
• Demonstrated time in role leading a large multi-disciplined organization focused on delivering development efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills both up and down the organization to achieve the desired results.
• Critical Thinking: Demonstrated examples of applying systemic thinking, logic and reasoning skills to be able to identify opportunities, alternative solutions or approaches to problems.
• Organizational skill: Strong collaboration skills, clear and concise direction coupled with an ability to move within the organization to complete work and balance tradeoffs.
• Strategic thinking: Demonstrated examples of driving strategy from concept through to Production.

What you'll receive in return

As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.