Product Development Calibration Engineer

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...

Are you a highly skilled engineer with a passion for quality? Do you want to play a critical role in ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of our powertrain calibrations? If so, this Powertrain Calibration Engineer position may be for you. This role involves investigating and resolving quality issues, developing action plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring other engineers. We are seeking an engineer with a strong background in engine systems, calibration techniques, data analysis, and problem-solving methodologies. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively in a team environment and possess strong leadership skills.

What you'll do…

• 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 in 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

You'll have... 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in Powertrain Calibration
• 1+ years’ experience with one or more of the following software tools: ETAS, ATI, or MATLAB

Even better, if you have …

Preferred 

• 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
• Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.

This position is a salary grade 7 - 8.

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Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position. 
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