Product Development Technician

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

18h • 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! This position is a Product Development Technician, that includes work in Calibration, Development, and Durability testing of Engines, Powertrains, and/or Transmissions. The individual must possess strong problem solving skills, sound mechanical background and attention to detail.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ year experience working with general diesel and gasoline engine operation.
• 3+ years’ of experience in testing Gasoline/Diesel Engines/Powertrains with dynamometers in one or more of the following categories: Assembly, Development, Mapping, Durability, Certification, Powertrain and Environmental Development.
• Dyna cell installation and support systems (air handling, environmental, cooling).
• Autotest and Caltool - Ability to enter Fuel tables, Spark tables, and engine calibration tables.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to understand and use communication nodes to control multiple computer control systems (ATI Vision, ADACS, CAS, DSP, INCA, and Horiba)
• ETAS/INCA - Calibration Tools.
• Expertise with the operation and troubleshooting of ADACS test control and data acquisition system.
• Knowledge of ADACS spreadsheet for automated testing of prototype engines.
• Ability to build/troubleshoot tests & alarms.
• Ability to navigate through the ADACS library and upload tests.
• Ability to navigate through PUMA 2.0 control systems
• Ability to operate Emissions Analyzers - Fast-FID, Fast-NOX, Fast-Co2 analyzers, Opacity Meter/Smoke Meter, CAS - Combustion Analyze.
• Ability to troubleshoot Engines/Powertrains, procedures, and Dynamometer testing equipment problems and conduct or coordinate repairs.
• Related use of scopes, Volt/Ohm meter and other engine diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Calibration, Development, and Durability testing of Engines, Powertrains, and/or Transmissions using a Dynamometer and associated Emissions, Combustion Analysis, and Environmental testing systems.
• EGR, Cyl/Cyl distribution, Pre-ignition, PT calibration testing, Transmission Calibration testing, Shift profile and calibration testing, Transient testing, Durability, Cold and Hot environmental testing.
• Must have a working knowledge of general diesel and gasoline engine operation;
• Perform troubleshooting and modifications to engines and various other test articles.
• Install engines on test pallets, Complete final set up for testing.
• Perform maintenance and minor repair of laboratory equipment.
• Understand Pressure, Temperature, and Torque measuring systems and controls.
• Understand and operate multiple computer systems controlling the operation and data acquisition systems in real time.
• Must be able to run and take manual data.

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: High school or GED