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As a Powertrain Dynamometer Calibration Engineer, you will be responsible for feature calibration efforts in the ELD dyno facility. You will support the commodity calibration teams to deliver production-release calibrations through various features, including emissions and OBD development. This role serves as a technical bridge between hardware-in-the-loop and physical testing, requiring the ability to navigate the complexities of hybrid powertrains and resolve sophisticated control system conflicts that arise during the testing phase.

You'll have...

• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)
• 3+ years experience in powertrain calibration engineering.
• In-depth background and knowledge of the powertrain calibration development process, dynamometer, controls, and test methods.
• Knowledge of hybrid powertrain architectures, control systems theory, and vehicle networking.
• Experienced with calibration and dyno development tools, i.e., ATI/ETAS, PUMA/CAMEO.
• Familiar with CAN bus analysis tools (e.g., Vector CANalyzer, CANoe, or Intrepid Vehicle Spy).
• Good analytical skills for data reduction and analysis.
• Experience with Excel/Matlab/Python for data analysis and basic programming.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Even better, you may have...

• M.S. in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical).
• 5+ years experience in a powertrain related role.

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.
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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In this position...

• Perform engine/powertrain dyno data collection and analysis to generate calibrations for traditional internal combustion and electrified systems.
• Develop dynamometer-based powertrain feature calibrations in support of program releases, including hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV/PHEV) energy management and torque arbitration.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of CAN/CAN FD communication issues and control module interactions between the test cell and the powertrain.
• Debug complex control logic and software integration issues to ensure dyno results accurately reflect real-world vehicle behavior.
• Proactively manage calibration tasks to deliver programs on time with quality.
• Effective communication with program commodity calibration teams regarding calibration maturity and hardware limitations.

What you'll do...

• Work with dyno test engineers on test cell/PT setup for proper data collection, ensuring high-voltage safety and hybrid system cooling requirements are met.
• Lead daily test cell activities with technicians and test engineers to complete program deliverables.
• Improve test cell operating efficiency using automation and scripted testing procedures.
• Create and develop efficient data and calibration processing tools for OBD, emissions and base engine features.
• Actively engage with subject matter experts and the larger calibration community to stay relevant with new and changing features/regulations.