Application Engineer

Optimal Inc. · Dearborn, Michigan, United States

Location
Dearborn
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 08, 2026

Job Description

Position Description:
Guide supplier partners thru the Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS) including requirement signoff
Support driver assist features
Deliver software work packages through the software change management process (e.g. release documentation, functional validation, OTA software updates, etc.)
Work with Cross-Module network communication implementation (e.g. OTA, CS, CMA, E2E, PARSED, etc.)
Investigate Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) issues including Quality Early Detection (QED)
Support service manual development
Support the Breadboard/HiL (e.g. issue resolution, software updates, etc.)
Support prototype vehicle builds (e.g. root cause issues, flashing software, etc.)
Release diagnostics specifications
Ensure compliance to Central SW requirements (ASPICE)
Lead SW Technical Design Reviews (TDRs)
Support assembly plant End-of-line (EOL) setup and issue resolution

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