Ford Racing Engine Technician

Ford • Allen Park, MI

2d • $65,100 - $124,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Ford Racing is seeking an Engine Technician to manage powertrain test installs, execution, and delivery of results. This role involves the preparation and maintenance of test cell systems and instrumentation, conducting dynamometer tests in accordance with Ford standards, ensuring data accuracy, and delivering test data to engineering teams. Responsibilities may also include investigating failures and restoring and maintaining test cell readiness through service and repairs. This position requires 5 days onsite per week in Allen Park, MI.

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of race or high-performance powertrain testing experience
• Experience with internal combustion engine theory, mechanics, and systems
• Experience with manufacturing processes and the ability to accurately interpret complex engineering blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Experience with test cell control, data collection, and data visualization software
• Experience with fired and non-fired powertrain components

Nice To Haves

• Expertise using measurement instruments such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, flow meters, etc.
• Proactive problem-solving by consistently implementing solutions to technical challenges.
• Ability to fabricate test fixture and instrumentation solutions given limited resources.
• Proficiency with computer systems and related software applications (Microsoft applications).
• Experience with AVL Puma, Concerto, and Indicom.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Flexible work schedule including occasional evening or weekend shifts as needs dictate.
• Possess a competitive spirit, can-do attitude, and interest in motorsports.

Responsibilities

• Manage receiving, storing, and palletizing engines and inventorying components
• Execute installation of powertrains into the test cell including prepping subsystems (fuel, exhaust, lubrication, etc.) and instrumentation (transducers, thermocouples, etc.)
• Conduct dynamometer tests in accordance with Ford standards
• Ensure instrumentation validity via regular calibration, replacement, and spot checks
• Handle data workflow, including the collection, storage, and extraction of test results for delivery to the engineering team
• Support investigation of testing failures, performing engine servicing, hardware replacements, and instrumentation repairs
• Work with engineering team to update test procedures based on testing needs

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed