Product Development Engineer - Automatic Transmission Calibration Product Engineer

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In this position...

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.

Transmission Calibration is a critical proficiency for Ford as Product Development increasingly seeks to implement new powertrain technologies (ICE, PHEV, FHEV) that require safety-critical software/calibration to deliver complex control actions. This need is driven by Ford's desire to continue to be a leader in technologies such as advanced propulsion systems and their integration with vehicle dynamic control, active safety, and driver assistance systems. Only by ensuring that these sophisticated technologies are accurately crafted and calibrated for functional safety, will Ford deliver the highest quality products.

This position focuses on automatic transmission calibration and On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) with a strong emphasis on drivability using both internal and external metrics. This position focuses on integrating electro-hydraulic controls, software validation, scheduling, clutch pressure control, and delivery of best-in-class overall driveability.  

The ideal candidate will assist in the development of software, control system requirements, and strategies.

What you'll do…

• Develop and maintain calibration DVM’s and DVP&R using in vehicle or dynamometer calibration data as appropriate.
• Working knowledge of electrical/electronic systems and software fundamentals. 
  Provide leadership to vehicle programs for the resolution of transmission calibration issues.
• Assist in the development of software, control system requirements, and strategies.
  Support for quality investigations.
• Experience using/interpreting C based software.
• Experience with automotive CAN communication networks and analysis.
• Embrace working in a team environment of calibrators working towards common approaches and best practices. 
• Collaborate with engineers to develop control systems and calibration approaches for future programs, including new hybrid architectures.
• Perform analysis of quality data (warranty and customer satisfaction surveys) and connected vehicle information to drive quality improvements for current and future products.
• Develop and monitor the use of connected data tools/dashboards to identify trends and generate quality action plans.

You'll have... 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Mechanical  engineering, or related field
• 2+ years' experience in automotive calibration
• 1+ years of experience with MS Office toolset proficiency
• Should have basic understanding of CAD
• Valid Driver's License and ability to achieve test track Tier II driver certification required

• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally (6-8 weeks)

  
  Even better, you may have...
  •    Master of Science Degree in Electrical/ Mechanical engineering, or related field 
  •    4+ years' experience in automotive calibration
  •    2+ years of experience with MS Office toolset proficiency
  •    Strong analytical, teamwork, written and oral communication, and leadership skills
  •    Self-starter with proven capability to work independently
  •    Proficient in digital data analysis and interpretation
  •    Proficient in delivering presentations to senior management
  •    Proficient with ATI/Vision & ETAS/Inca calibration tools required. No-hooks, MATLAB/Simulink experience preferred 
  •    Proficient in the use of calibration tools, including ATI Vision and/or ETAS Inca, PTDiag, DET, MyCanic, etc.

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. 

This position is a salary grade 5 to salary grade 8. Salary can range from $63,480 to $162,120 based on experience.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
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
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