Thermal System Attribute Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

4d • $109,512 - $164,372 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation. Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, you’ll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We’re seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• 3 years of experience with utilizing thermal systems hardware, including traditional AC systems (fixed, scroll, and variable compressors).
• 3 years of experience with data visualization, including utilizing 3D visualization tools, and presenting data to senior engineers and management.
• 3 years of experience with collaborating with design engineers to integrate thermal considerations into the design process, providing thermal design guidance and recommendations to improve performance while balancing other system performance.
• 2 years of experience with translating design requirements into functional specifications.
• 1 year of experience with working with automotive climate system components and operation such as the AC compressor (electronic, variable speed, fixed), evaporator assembly, and vehicle heater core.
• 1 year of experience with communicating statistical and technical topics to non-technical business partners (purchasing or program management).
• 6 months of experience with leveraging the use of data acquisition systems (ATI Vision or CANape or ETAS INCA) to analyze system behavior and utilize data to optimize system performance.
• 6 months of experience with developing detailed vehicle test plans based on specific system requirements and conducts vehicle instrumentation set up and testing including vehicle thermocouples, pressure transducers, and data acquisition systems via OBDII, and Vehicle CAN Networks.
• 6 months of experience with Wind Tunnel and Dynamometer Testing including leveraging test facility experiences to create test plans for specific real-world conditions including ambient temperature, humidity levels, and solar loading.
• 6 months of experience with analyzing thermal and climate system test data to identify areas for improvement.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Analyze test data to ensure vehicles are exhibiting expected behavior and passing all requirements.
• Responsible for overall vehicle thermal system sign-off including Wind Tunnel Testing and Road Development.
• Work with the propulsion (ICE/xEV) teams to develop key parameters of calibration as it relates to Climate Control.
• Work with Dual Automatic Temperature Control team on calibration development.
• Work with hardware teams to ensure components and sub-systems meet requirements to deliver expected climate performance.
• Troubleshoot any short falls in performance and propose solutions and document/incorporate lessons learned.
• Understand and apply Thermal/Cabin System CAE tools (i.e. NC, Heater, and battery thermal simulations).
• Coordinate vehicle testing to support Program Timing Milestones.
• Plan and execute Vehicle Wind Tunnel testing and Supplier data analysis.
• Plan and execute Vehicle Road Trip testing.
• Ensure all the climate control comfort strategies are implemented in programs as applicable.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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