Responsibilities:

• Develop vehicle-level Logical Schematics and set up Design Transmittal (DT) Structures within the Vehicle Systems Engineering Management - Global Design Transmittal (VSEM-GDT) system.
• Ensure the Generic Fusing Strategy and Generic Grounding Strategy are strictly followed across all designs.
• Execute compatibility reviews, assess Systems Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and ensure compliance with related system requirements in the Ford Engineering Design Environment (FEDE).
• Support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), Final Design Judgement (FDJ), and Design Confirmation Vehicle (DCV) Breadboard setups, including determining feature configurations and variants.
• Verify the Bill of Materials (BOM) to ensure all necessary hardware and components are present for Breadboard builds.
• Update module software using In-Vehicle Software (IVS) or JFrog repositories and configure modules using the Ford Converter Tool (FCT) or End-of-Line (EOL) simulation.
• Perform functional point-to-point testing and lead Design Confirmation Vehicle (DCV) signoff for Vehicle Engineering Validation (VEV) Design Verification (DV) Breadboards.
• Provide module configurations and support Vehicle Software Configuration System (VSCS) development.
• Support Plant Build Kits at facilities such as the New Model Programs Development Center (NMPDC) or Roush by managing software updates and module configurations.
• Execute self-tests and collect bus queries to verify part numbers, configurations, and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
• Be part of new vehicle program launch team and responsible to triage and troubleshoot functional issues during vehicle builds and all pre-production phases, including Engineering Prototype (EPT), Tooling Tryout (TT), Pilot Plant (PP), Manufacturing Process (MP1 & MP2), OK to Buy (OKTB), Post Job 1 (PJ1), and Job 1 plus 90 days (J1+90).
• Support Functional Testing and Key Off Load (KOL) test activities to ensure vehicle system readiness.
• Utilize the Software Bill of Materials (SWBOM) to track software revisions.
• Support End-of-Line (EOL) testing before each build event to validate latest vehicle software package and Vehicle Software Configuration System (VSCS).
• Review and identify "false codes" (phantom Diagnostic Trouble Codes set during software reflashing) to ensure accurate system diagnostics and clean vehicle delivery.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years' experience in automotive Electrical/Electronic (E/E) Systems Integration and Validation.
• 3+ years 'experience with Controller Area Network (CAN), CAN-Flexible Data-Rate (CAN-FD), and Local Interconnect Network (LIN) protocols and messaging.
• 2+ years' experience in Issue Triage and Root Cause Analysis of complex functional failures and system-level defects.

Preferred qualifications include proficiency in analyzing vehicle bus traffic using industry-standard tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, Diagnostic Engineering Tool (DET), or Wireshark, ability to read and interpret complex Electrical Schematics, wiring diagrams, and network communication databases (.dbc or .arxml), fundamental understanding of vehicle power distribution, including fusing and grounding strategies, familiarity with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and functional safety principles, demonstrated ability to perform hands-on technical troubleshooting on physical hardware, breadboards, or vehicle prototypes, willingness to support onsite activities at manufacturing plants or prototype build facilities like the New Model Programs Development Center (NMPDC), direct experience with Ford-specific engineering tools including Vehicle Systems Engineering Management - Global Design Transmittal (VSEM-GDT) and Ford Engineering Design Environment (FEDE), expertise in Vehicle Software Configuration System (VSCS) development and module configuration, experience using In-Vehicle Software (IVS) or JFrog for software repository management and the Ford Converter Tool (FCT) for module flashing, advanced knowledge of Automotive Ethernet and complex gateway routing, in-depth knowledge of Automotive End-of-Line (EOL) testing procedures, proven ability to identify and resolve "false codes" or phantom Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) generated during software reflashing, leadership capability to lead cross-functional triage meetings and translate technical bus data into actionable business reports for leadership, proficiency in data management and tracking using Jira and Confluence, proficiency on coding in Python or C#, and proficiency on using Large Language Models.

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About the Team

OpenAI's Hardware organization develops silicon and system-level solutions designed for the unique demands of advanced AI workloads. The team is responsible for building the next generation of AI-native silicon while working closely with software and research partners to co-design hardware tightly integrated with AI models. In addition to delivering production-grade silicon for OpenAI's supercomputing infrastructure, the team also creates custom design tools and methodologies that accelerate innovation and enable hardware optimized specifically for AI.

About the Role

OpenAI's Hardware organization builds supercompute platforms from silicon and boards to full rack-scale systems to power advanced AI workloads. This role owns end-to-end quality for high-speed interconnect hardware across the product lifecycle: early design influence, supplier/contract manufacturer readiness, qualification, ramp, and fleet quality in lab and data center environments.

You will be the quality lead for advanced interconnect components and assemblies, including high-speed copper cables, cable cartridges, patch panels, backplane/cable-backplane solutions, high-speed connectors, and related electro-mechanical interfaces. You will partner closely with electrical, mechanical, SI/PI, systems, reliability, operations, and external vendors to prevent escapes and drive rapid, data-driven containment and corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Own quality for advanced interconnect components and assemblies: high-speed connectors, high-speed copper cables, cable cartridges (e.g., ultra-pass / cable cassette style assemblies), patch panels & optics, and backplane/cable-backplane interconnect solutions.

• Drive quality-by-design: participate in design reviews, DFM/DFx, tolerance stacks, material and plating selections, connector mating strategy, strain relief, and assembly methods to reduce variation and field failures.

• Define and track quality and reliability metrics (DPPM, yield, escapes, RMA/FRACAS trends, Cpk/Ppk where applicable) for interconnects across NPI and mass production.

• Build and execute qualification strategies for cables/connectors/patch panels (mechanical, environmental, electrical, and reliability), including test coverage, sample plans, clear pass/fail criteria, defining installation criteria and processes, optics termination quality management and setting fiber standards criteria.

• Partner with engineering and operations to drive smooth ramp: risk assessments, pilot build learnings, change control, and readiness reviews (EVT/DVT/PVT/MP or equivalent phases).

• Own supplier and CM performance management: scorecards, audits (process and quality system), and follow-up to close findings with verified effectiveness

• Work with suppliers to improve manufacturing throughput, stability, and yields for cable and connector assembly processes (e.g., wire prep, welding/crimping, overmolding/injection molding, plating, and assembly fixturing).

• Lead rapid containment and root-cause investigations for failures found during bring-up, system integration tests, reliability testing, and fleet deployments.

• Own the end-to-end corrective action process (8D, 5-Whys, Ishikawa, DOE as needed): define problem statements, isolate variables, validate root cause, implement fixes, and verify effectiveness.

• Partner with SI/PI and test teams to correlate electrical performance issues (e.g., link margin, BER, eye closure, impedance discontinuities, PAM4, TDR and VNA) with manufacturing and mechanical drivers (connector wear, plating, contamination, misalignment, cable routing, assembly variation).

• Support integration and deployment of OpenAI supercompute racks in lab and data center environments; identify quality risks tied to shipping, handling, installation, and service operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, with a focus on high-speed interconnects and electro-mechanical assemblies.

• Strong understanding of quality principles, including Six Sigma, Lean, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).

• Experience with quality management systems, such as ISO 9001, and regulatory requirements, such as IEC 62368.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and identify root causes.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Experience with test and measurement equipment, such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and network analyzers.

• Familiarity with simulation tools, such as ANSYS and COMSOL.

• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools, such as Excel, Python, and Tableau.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.

• 8+ years of experience in quality engineering, with a focus on high-speed interconnects and electro-mechanical assemblies.

• Experience with advanced quality tools, such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Design of Experiments (DOE).

• Familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts and applications.

• Experience with cloud-based quality management systems, such as Salesforce and ServiceNow.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: $123K – $285K

• Offers Equity

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts

• Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)

• Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees

• 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)

• Mental health and wellness support

• Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage

• Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth

• Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible

• Relocation support for eligible employees

• Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.

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