Powertrain Calibration Engineer

Ford Motor • Allen Park, MI

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 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... We are looking for highly motivated powertrain calibration engineers to deliver fuel economy, emissions, OBD, and drivability attributes on many different internal combustion and hybrid powertrain programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in Powertrain Calibration
• 1+ years’ experience with one more of the following software tools: ETAS, ATI, or MATLAB

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Powertrain Calibration
• Strong understanding and experience with Accurate Technologies, Inc. (ATI), or similar, testing and data acquisition tools and software
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills

Responsibilities

• Calibration and development of leading edge aftertreatment technologies for PM, NOx, HC, and CO reduction for gasoline powertrains to meet global emissions and OBD requirements
• Evaluate and assess vehicle attributes (performance, fuel economy, emissions, diagnostics, NVH) on vehicles and engine dynamometer test cells
• Modify powertrain control calibrations to improve fuel economy, performance, emissions, and diagnostics
• Design and conduct tests to validate engine and vehicle fuel economy, performance, emissions, and diagnostics
• Conduct vehicle testing and development at remote locations in Arizona, Colorado, and Northern Canada

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees