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Ford Motor Company Test Automation Developer – Embedded Connectivity Platform in Oakville, Ontario

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

Do you want to kickstart your career in high gear while working with cutting-edge technology on connected car software? In this position, you will be part of the software platform team, participating in a project and working through the development lifecycle from concept, test plan design, implementation, test bed setup, execution, issue debugging, isolation, and quality metrics tracking. You will gain practical experience in the agile software development model. Come and join us and make a difference!

The successful candidate will be part of the Test Automation & Tools Development team, which delivers software solutions that facilitate automated testing of the latest automotive infotainment, connectivity, data management as well as sensors and actuators interface and control technologies. You will develop automated test tools, libraries, and scripts and maintain automated test suite execution. Connectivity drives numerous innovations to improve vehicle safety, efficiency, and rider experience. On our quest to build Software Defined Vehicles, our teams develop and deliver frameworks, services and applications on Ethernet and CAN connected Electronic Control Modules (ECUs).

We deliver high-quality software that meets the requirements of modern vehicles built on the always-on, always-connected principles.

We are looking for an energetic and experienced Test Automation Developer who is proactive and passionate about ensuring software quality. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced agile development environment with cross-functional global teams using state-of-the-art software testing technologies.

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

  • Work in an Agile Software development environment to deliver quality state-of-the-art software solutions for cloud-connected in-vehicle modules working on CAN/Ethernet networks.

  • Execute tests, help debug, and perform root cause analysis.

  • Design, implement, debug, test, and maintain test automation using Python.

  • Generate quality software defect reports.

  • Establish and maintain a test setup.

  • Share ideas for innovation and process improvements.

  • Develop and maintain software tools and features to assist in automated testing.

  • Develop and maintain test libraries that interface with vehicle electronic control units (ECUs).

  • Interface with development and test teams to understand feature functionality and testing requirements.

  • Devise test scenarios and implement automated test suites for maximum coverage.

  • Contribute to team deliverables through involvement in agile scrum development sprints.

  • Review specifications and identify precise product requirements.

  • Develop and execute functional and integration test plans for feature implementation.

  • Automate test cases using Python and in-house libraries.

  • Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.

  • Investigate and reproduce in-vehicle networking issues and verify the software fix.

The minimum requirements we seek:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field of study

  • 2+ years of software test experience and/or tools development on embedded OS platforms: Linux, QNX, or Android.

  • 2+ years of experience in Python development and object-oriented design.

Our preferred requirements:

  • Masters degree in computer science, Engineering, or related degree

  • Experience with mapping requirements and designs to test cases.

  • Experience in maintaining automated execution of many tests and triaging test results.

  • Demonstrated aptitude for troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Detail-oriented and adept at detecting and diagnosing software defects.

  • Ability to work in a multi-site team environment where self-driven and self-motivated capabilities are key initiatives.

  • Experience and knowledge of distributed systems including embedded to cloud interactions

  • Experience with continuous integration systems (e.g., Jenkins), testing frameworks, shell scripting in Unix/Linux.

  • Experience with data analytics and visualization.

  • Experience with database and web application development.

  • Experience with microcontrollers, electronics assembly, and debugging equipment.

  • Working knowledge of AUTOSAR, CAN network technologies, automotive diagnostic protocols, Google Protobuf, and database testing.

  • Experience with Ethernet, TCP, IP Address Assignment (DHCP), IP routing, DNS, firewalls, and NAT, including tracing/debugging tools (e.g., Wireshark).

  • Experience with test management tools (e.g., Test Rail), version control systems (e.g., Git/GitHub), issue tracking systems (e.g., JIRA), CI environment (e.g., Jenkins), and Corporate Wiki (e.g., Confluence).

  • Experience with test benches (hardware) and test tools.

  • Familiarity with communication technologies/tools, e.g., CURL, Wi-Fi, Cellular, CAN.

  • Experience in the automotive industry.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited does not sponsor work permit applications.

Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.

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Requisition ID : 35411

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