Control Engineer

Vehicle Controls Engineering Process Tools EngineerPosition Duties:In this role you will be assisting with the design, implementation, testing, documentation, and support of software changes to Ford in-house developed control systems tools in automotive software Calibration Data management under the direction of the Vehicle Controls Tools Technical Specialist.Responsibilities include:Design, develop, code, and test planned changes to software tools along-side with the Vehicle Controls Tools Technical SpecialistFollow section change control process to bring approved changes to resolutionProvide user support across the globe via phone, email, Webex, Instant Messaging, and 1/1 user interactionsProvide user account creation, maintenance, and access controlsParticipate in the development and delivery of training material to global Ford communityDocument changes in the appropriate user manuals and other mediaParticipate in User Forum meetings.Position Qualifications:Strong proficiency in C programming language with in-depth hands-on experience preferably in support of an embedded control systems environmentSolid understanding of data structures and algorithms.Working knowledge of C programming concepts, including:* Data structures* Pointers* Bit manipulation techniques* File handling (read/write operations)* Hash tables* RecursionExperience in developing applications in Unix/Linux environments.Good knowledge of Unix/Linux development tools and concepts, including:* Make and Makefiles* GDB* Vi/Vim editor* Process creation and management using `fork()`Strong Linux system programming skills.Hands-on experience in code debugging and troubleshooting using GDB.Knowledge of H32 and A2L file formats.Familiarity with Exceed TurboX.Experience in control system software development and calibration.Experience with interfacing to Postgres database and Postgres table creation.Working experience of Code Configuration Management, Jira Issue Management, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerpointExcellent oral and written communication skills