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Powertrain Cooling/Climate Testing Engineer

Job ID
57743

Overview

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  • Job Type: Full time
  • Work Type: Hybrid

Powertrain Cooling/Climate Testing Engineer

Job ID
57743

Powertrain Cooling/Climate Testing 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

In this position...

Attribute engineer in Vehicle Thermal Systems Core Engineering. Your primary objective will be to verify the vehicle's thermal performance. As a team member, you will work to ensure all the hardware and software subsystem requirements are met and then test at the vehicle level to validate the climate performance.

Responsibilities:
* 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

You'll have...

* B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Computer Engineering
* 3+ years of experience in hands on vehicle level attribute development or vehicle testing
* Clear understanding of entire Climate Control refrigerant and Air Handling systems and how they interact with vehicle subsystems
* Must understand interactions with ICE/xEV vehicle systems

Even better, you may have...

* 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)

***This position is a range of salary grades SG 5-8 ***


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: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

***This position is a range of salary grades SG 5-8 ***

Visa sponsorship is not 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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

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