Refrigerant Sub System Core Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

6h

About The Position

Lead Thermal Management and Refrigerant Subsystem (TMSS & RSS) testing to support deliverables at program milestones Work with program team to calibrate/optimize system performance for comfort and efficiency Analyze bench and vehicle testing data to assess system performance, durability, and efficiency Capture lessons learned from bench testing and incorporate for future system optimization Willingness to be hands-on dealing with engineering and testing activities / issues in a Ford or supplier laboratory Lead and Support CAE development for Refrigerant Subsystem analysis to reduce and optimize physical testing. Global Travel may be required Established and active employee resource groups

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related degree
• 2+ years of experience with Thermal or Refrigerant (TMSS, RSS) development.
• Ability to resolve complex issues and effectively communicate to management
• Ability to communicate clearly and express new ideas
• Understand/ have deep knowledge of thermal systems/attribute & components for vehicles (Heat Pumps; Battery /Electronics Cooling; Energy Recovery & Thermal Load Reduction; Control Systems)
• Understanding of control systems, equipment PLC, CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc.
• Proficiency in Date Acquisition Software (IPEMotion, ATI, etc.)
• Demonstrate delivery of results
• Ability to balance objectives and resolve conflicts
• Working knowledge of FMEA's, 8-D's, 6-Panels
• Knowledge of MS Office Tools

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related degree
• 5+ years of experience with automotive Thermal or Refrigerant (TMSS, RSS) development.
• Experience with interactions between thermal expansion valves, refrigerant/oil quantities, condensing efficiency, compressor capacity, and chillers to conduct trade off analysis
• Proficiency in TcVis Mockup, 3DX, Teamcenter, FEDE

Responsibilities

• Lead Thermal Management and Refrigerant Subsystem (TMSS & RSS) testing to support deliverables at program milestones
• Work with program team to calibrate/optimize system performance for comfort and efficiency
• Analyze bench and vehicle testing data to assess system performance, durability, and efficiency
• Capture lessons learned from bench testing and incorporate for future system optimization
• Willingness to be hands-on dealing with engineering and testing activities / issues in a Ford or supplier laboratory
• Lead and Support CAE development for Refrigerant Subsystem analysis to reduce and optimize physical testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees