Powertrain Test Engineer

Ford • Allen Park, MI

21h • $72,480 - $141,360 • Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you will work in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment, developing cutting-edge powertrains that compete on racetracks around the world. You will bridge the gap between simulation and reality, ensuring our engines and drivelines meet the rigorous demands of global motorsport competition.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or an equivalent technical degree.
• 3+ years of professional experience in race or high-performance powertrain testing.
• Solid understanding of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and driveline components.
• Strong understanding of basic data acquisition principles, sensor types, CAN bus architecture, and general automotive electronics.
• Proficient knowledge of manufacturing processes and the ability to accurately interpret complex engineering blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with AVL Puma, AVL Concerto, AVL Indicom, or equivalent testing software.
• Must hold or be eligible for a passport. International and domestic travel may be required to support racing activities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Bosch Motorsport, Motec, Cosworth, and McLaren hardware and software.
• Proficiency in C#, Python, MATLAB, VBA, or an equivalent programming language for data analysis and automation.
• Exposure to motorsport or aerospace wiring practices (Mil-Spec).
• Participation in Formula SAE (FSAE) is very highly preferred.
• Possess a competitive spirit, a "can-do" attitude, and a genuine personal interest in motorsports.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage steady-state and transient test cycles, including race simulations, calibration automation, and performance benchmarking.
• Execute hardware, calibration, and controls development tests on engine and driveline test cells.
• Develop new standards and processes for software, calibration, and hardware sign-off to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage instrumentation and data acquisition systems across multiple cells and programs.
• Schedule cell upgrades, Unit Under Test (UUT) changes, and hardware durability tests.
• Oversee the full data lifecycle, including collection, storage, and result extraction, ensuring timely delivery to accompanying engineering teams.
• Generate detailed reports, manage test data, and maintain rigorous documentation for record-keeping.
• Manage engine sign-offs for customer race engines, serving as the final quality gate before delivery.

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

What This Job Offers

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