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Vehicle Controls Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group
Dearborn, MI Contractor
POSTED ON 7/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/20/2026

Job Description:



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e – Vehicle Controls Enginee

rExperience – 10 Year

sLocation: Dearborn, MI



Key Responsibiliti

  • esDesign, develop, implement, and test software enhancements for Ford’s vehicle controls engineering tool
  • s.Collaborate with technical specialists to analyze requirements and deliver software change
  • s.Follow software change management and control processes to ensure quality release
  • s.Debug and troubleshoot application issues using Linux development tool
  • s.Provide global user support through email, phone, Webex, messaging, and direct interaction
  • s.Manage user accounts, access controls, and application permission
  • s.Create and maintain technical documentation, user manuals, and training material
  • s.Support training initiatives for global Ford engineering team
  • s.Participate in user forums and continuous improvement activitie
  • s.Work with automotive calibration data management systems and control software tool


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Required Qualificati

  • ons10 years of experience in embedded software development or automotive control syste
  • ms.Strong programming experience in C language with embedded systems backgrou
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  • d SkillsAutomotive ECU software development exp
  • erience.Knowledge of vehicle controls and calibration wo
  • rkflows.Experience supporting enterprise engineerin
  • g tools.Strong analytical and problem-solving
  • skills.Excellent verbal and written communication


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