Commodity Calibration Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
In this position...
The Ford Electrified Powertrain Engineering team is looking for qualified candidates to perform powertrain calibration duties on Gasoline/Electric Hybrid applications. Ford Calibrators work in a team environment to deliver production ready powertrain calibrations on time with efficiency and quality. Responsibilities include laboratory and in vehicle development at testing facilities in Michigan, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, and Canada.

Requirements

• B.S. Engineering (BSME or BSEE) or a related field
• 5+ Years of experience with Calibration Tools including ETAS and/or ATI, and Matlab
• 5+ Years of calibration experience
• 15% Travel - Responsibilities include laboratory and in vehicle development at testing facilities in Michigan, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, and Canada.
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Self- motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks

Nice To Haves

• Combustion Engine Aftertreatment Experience preferred
• Strong statistical knowledge
• Familiarity with Emission Regulatory Requirements Worldwide
• Hybrid calibration experience
• Ability to read and understand Simulink flow diagrams and C programming source code

Responsibilities

• Engine, Drivability, or Diagnostic Powertrain Calibration
• Evaluate and assess vehicle attributes (performance, fuel economy, emissions, drivability) on vehicle, engine dynamometer test cells, and environmental test cells.
• Modify vehicle and powertrain control calibrations to improve fuel economy, performance, emissions, drivability, and diagnostics
• Conduct vehicle testing and development in S.E. Michigan and at locations in Arizona, Colorado, Florida and Northern Canada
• Design and conduct tests to validate engine and vehicle fuel economy, performance, emissions, drivability, and diagnostics
• Review warranty data to identify emerging trends and develop corrective actions

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level