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How much do per diem powertrain engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for per diem powertrain engineer in the United States is $45.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.11 and $49.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What engineers make $500,000 a year?

Per Diem Powertrain Engineers typically do not earn $500,000 annually; such high salaries are more common among executive-level engineers, senior specialists, or those in highly specialized roles with extensive experience, advanced skills, or leadership responsibilities. Compensation at this level often includes bonuses, stock options, or profit sharing, especially in large corporations or high-demand industries like automotive or aerospace engineering.

What is the difference between Per Diem Powertrain Engineer vs Contract Powertrain Engineer?

AspectPer Diem Powertrain EngineerContract Powertrain Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Automotive, or related engineering; relevant certificationsSimilar educational background; often requires industry certifications
Work EnvironmentTypically onsite or field-based, working on specific projects temporarilyProject-based, often remote or onsite, with defined contract periods
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by companies hiring temporary engineers for short-term needsCommon in consulting firms or companies hiring temporary specialists

Both roles involve engineering expertise in powertrain systems, with similar credentials and work environments. The main difference lies in payment structure: Per Diem Powertrain Engineers are paid daily or hourly, often on-site, while Contract Powertrain Engineers work under fixed-term contracts, which may include remote work. Understanding these distinctions helps candidates choose the right opportunity based on their preferences for work arrangement and compensation.

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    Infographic showing various Per Diem Powertrain Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,868 per year, or $45.1 per hour.
    Electrified Powertrain Control Systems Engineer

    Electrified Powertrain Control Systems Engineer

    Ford Motor Company

    Dearborn, MI โ€ข Hybrid

    $113.58K - $190.50K/yr

    Full-time

    Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

    Posted 6 days ago


    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?


    Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.
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    You'll have...

    • Bachelors of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
    • 3+ years' experience in control system design or calibration
    • 3+ years' experience with vehicle systems and/or vehicle level attributes
    • 3+ years' of experience in powertrain systems, components and electrified vehicles

    Even better, you may have...

    • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
    • Troubleshooting experience with mechanical, electromechanical and software systems
    • Ability to manage/resolve urgent launch/Quality concerns
    • Strong leadership skills, passion for quality, passion to improve customer satisfaction
    • Very effective ability to explain technical details and gain alignment and consensus on solutions.
    • Understanding of programing languages and tools (C , Matlab, Simulink etc)
    • Experience with data recording tools (ATI, CANalyzer)

    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 7 and ranges from $97,140-162,540.,ย 

    This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $113,580-190,500.

    Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.


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

    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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    Develop Electrified Powertrain Control System work products that coordinate actions and functions between modules and subsystems to meet vehicle level and Feature attributes such as:

    • Functional requirements
    • Quality Documents (Boundary Diagrams, FMEA, P-Diagram, Interface Matrix)
    • Design Validation Method (DVM) - Test Specification
    • Design Validation Plan and Report (DVP&R) - Test Report
    • Perform System level testing in vehicle, on breadboard or using Software/Hardware in the Loop
    • Analyze vehicle CAN communication data and ECU diagnostics
    • Submit CAN Network Interface Design (NID) requests to identify CAN signals transmitted and received by the Hybrid Powertrain Control Modules (HPCM)
    • Support Functional Safety tasks where necessary
    • Support/Drive control system quality/field issue root cause investigation and issue resolution
    • The engineer will join a diverse team of subject matter experts in analyzing the functional design, failure modes, error states, noises and control factors for Hybrid and Electric powertrains.
    • Review software implementation code


    Additional Growth Opportunities:

    • Perform system simulation modeling
    • Software in the Loop (SIL) testing and functional validation
    • Leverage Connected Vehicle data for product improvement insight and issue resolution.
    • Submit Invention Disclosures
    • Leverage Ford Large Language Model tools for task acceleration

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    About Ford

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    At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.

    Industry

    Civil engineering construction

    Company size

    51 - 200 Employees

    Headquarters location

    Doral, FL, US

    Year founded

    1982