Powertrain Calibration Engineer

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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

In this position...

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  Evaluate and assess vehicle attributes (performance, fuel economy, emissions, diagnostics, NVH) on vehicles and in engine dynamometer test cells.

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  Modify powertrain control calibrations to improve fuel economy, performance, emissions, and diagnostics.

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  Develop new and innovative techniques to continuously improve quality, reduce cost, meet program timing, and improve calibration efficiency.

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What you'll do...

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  Support interface meetings to ensure proper alignment between hardware, calibration, and program targets.

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  Support the use of the latest calibration tools and methods (GTDM, eKPIs, DYNOCAL, etc.).

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  Conduct vehicle testing and development at remote locations in Arizona, Colorado, and Northern Michigan.

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You'll have...

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  Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.

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  5+ years of experience in Powertrain Calibration.

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  1+ years’ experience with one or more of the following software tools: ETAS, ATI, or MATLAB.

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  In-depth background and knowledge of the powertrain calibration development process.

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  Proficient in powertrain controls software use and development.

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  Proficient in powertrain calibration and systems interactions (engine, transmission, mapping/PTDyno, fuel economy, emissions, drivability, OBD, etc).

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Even better, you may have…

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  Master's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or similar engineer degree.

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  2+ years experience in Ford Powertrain Calibration with knowledge of current gas or hybrid ICE calibration processes and software.

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  Strong understanding and experience with Accurate Technologies, Inc. (ATI), or similar, testing and data acquisition tools and software.

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  Strong organizational and administrative skills.

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  Ability to multi-task.

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  Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills.

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  Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate leadership in Ford+ behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills.

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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 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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here:

This position is a range of salary grades 7-8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-CW1

Requisition ID : 51845