Thermal Attribute and Testing Engineer

Job Description

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 doesn't offer remote or hybird options, we prefer candidates who are able to work full-time onsite from our Dearborn, MI office.

In this position...

• 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 meets requirements to deliver expected climate performance
• Analyze test data to ensure vehicle is exhibiting expected behavior and passing all requirements
• Troubleshoot any short falls in performance and propose solutions
• Document/incorporate lessons learned
• Understand and apply Thermal/Cabin System CAE tools (i.e. A/C, 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

• Basic Qualifications:
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Computer Engineering
  • 1+ years of experience in hands on vehicle level attribute development or vehicle testing
  • 1+ years of entire Climate Control refrigerant and Air Handling systems and how they interact with vehicle subsystems
  • Must understand interactions with ICE/xEV vehicle systems
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
  • 3+ years' experience in automotive climate control including Dual Automatic Temperature Control and heat pump systems
  • Familiar with powertrain calibration methods and tools
  • Familiar with software integration test tools (i.e. CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, ATI).
  • Familiar with automotive communication standards (i.e. CAN/CAN-FD/Automotive Ethernet).
  • Knowledge of Ford engineering processes and systems (i.e. TPOTs, GPDS)

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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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 a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
Please see our Company Profile.

This position is a range of salary grades GSR5 - GSR8 .

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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