Engine Dynamometer Test Engineer in Dearborn, Michigan

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This team requests EST hours and we prefer candidates able to work ONSITE from our Dearborn, MI office.

The Vehicle Evaluation and Verification (VEV) team in Product Development is responsible for the signoff of vehicle systems and subsystems to meet engineering requirements by performing development and durability testing at multiple testing laboratory sites.

The Dearborn Engine Laboratory conducts dynamometer-based tests on gasoline and diesel engines. Test categories include engine development and durability, powertrain calibration, heavy-duty gas/diesel engine certification and engine cooling system tests. The Dynamometer Test Engineer activity, which is part of VEV powertrain, is looking for a detailed oriented, self-starter to join our team. The Engine Laboratory Department’s Test Engineer interacts with requesting activities to ensure that testing requirements are understood/documented, executes the test to the requirements, and ensures data quality. The Test Engineers also leads the specification, development, and integration of new test equipment/projects to meet the needs of new technologies and regulations.

• Project Management

• Lead cross-functional teams in the design, deployment and start-up for engine test facilities

• Delivery of quality, timing and financial objectives of a project

• Process driven approach, capable of managing complex installations which will require detailed design work

• Test engineering as it pertains to,

• Single point of contact specific to test room operation

• Troubleshooting support for site maintenance

• Identifying and implementing operational efficiency opportunities

• Support of powertrain development assisting in detailed data analysis and test validation

• Process development / optimization

• Test methodology development

• Support powertrain emissions development and problem resolution

• Support development of various powertrains through the design of test procedures / facilities / equipment to efficiently and effectively develop the product

• Support the development of new equipment / test methodologies required to meet new emissions and fuel economy requirements

• Delivery of financial objectives of the department(s) and the team

• Additional assignments as necessary to deliver corporate objectives

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

• 1+ years of experience in Powertrain calibration/development and testing

Preferred Qualifications :

• Working knowledge of internal combustion engine

• Working knowledge of internal fluid flow mechanics

• Working knowledge of basic chemistry

• Working knowledge of basic heat transfer properties

• Fundamental programming skills (C++,Matlab, LabView, other) desired

• Data analysis experience

• Basic electronics troubleshooting experience

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:

https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-1.pdf

This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .

Relocation and 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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.

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Requisition ID : 35574