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OTA Automation Development Engineer
Job Summary
Our client in Allen Park, MI is looking for a OTA Automation Development Engineer. This is a part time contract position.
What You Will Do
- On boarding : Laptop, badge, credentials, basic training to support system access started
- Serve as a bridge between IT / cloud teams and in-plant operations for OTA software delivery.
- Architect and deploy cloud-based OTA pipelines that support concurrent updates across multiple vehicle modules (e.g., ADAS, BCM, PCM, telematics, etc.)
- Develop, test, and maintain robust update applications and scripts—packaged as standalone executables or containerized services that automate version control and validation
- Integrate on-premises manufacturing network infrastructure with AWS / Azure / GCP services to enable seamless communication between assembly-line ECUs and cloud update servers
- Coordinate with electrical test engineers to schedule in-vehicle or bench-top flashing sessions that align with production milestones and minimize plant downtime
- Collaborate with diagnostics and validation teams to define firmware validation criteria and verify update integrity
- Monitor real-time telemetry and performance metrics during OTA rollouts, analyze diagnostic logs for error codes (DTCs), and drive continuous improvement of update success rates
- Provide in-plant support for troubleshooting update failures, performing partial recoveries, and executing manual recovery procedures when automated processes encounter exceptions
- Implement and enforce cybersecurity measures for OTA processes, including secure boot, encrypted firmware delivery, and code signing to comply with industry standards (e.g., ISO 21434, SAE J3061)
- Support all FP Meetings and provide status updates
What You Will Need
BS Mechanical Engineering or BS Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) or BBA or Associate Degree3+ years experience on Ford Motor Company programsUnderstanding of GPDS deliverables and basic Ford engineering tools (JIRA / FEDE BOM / WERS / Bill of Material / AIMS / 8Ds / Part Sign-Off / GPIRs / FEDE DVP / Engineering Sign Off / DFMEA / FMA / Six Sigma)OTA, Cloud Infrastructure, and Programming / Scripting ExperienceExperience launching new vehicles on an electrical integration team and working with a Cross-functional team, including in-plant End Of Line (EOL) activity, assembly-line throughput, and safety standards.familiarity with diagnostics tools, cybersecurity best practices and production-floor constraints is essential to guarantee that OTA processes do not disrupt assembly-line throughput or safety standardsAbility to handle complex and multiple tasks and complicated situations under compressed timingHow You Will Be Successful
Envision the FutureCommunicate Honestly and BroadlySeek Technology and Business "First"Embrace Diversity and Take RisksWhat We Offer
Competitive SalaryComprehensive Benefit Package401(k) with matching contributionsPaid Time OffEmployee DiscountsFree training on all Altair productsAltair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair's history demonstrates a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.
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