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? 

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!

Design and release engineers assume a major role in the product development organization – we are responsible for developing systems and components for multiple programs and delivering them with quality. We are charged with meeting and exceeding both our internal and external customer expectations with regard to fit, function, and finance. 

In this position… 

Seeking an engineer with systems approach to help revolutionize calibration engineering with HIL-based CAE methodologies.  You will have the opportunity to work in a high-tech area of leveraging simulation and automation tools to transform propulsion system calibration efforts by exploiting strengths and eliminating weaknesses of HIL modeling, automation and testing capabilities.  The general focus will be in the in HIL (Hardware-In-the Loop) integrating model-based solutions with additional responsibilities focused in VIL (Vehicle in the Loop) delivering vehicle diagnostic solutions leveraging the same xIL framework.

You'll have... 

Minimum

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering or related field of study. 3+ years of experience with powertrain systems and interfaces. 3+ years of engine or transmission calibration (or related) experience strongly recommended. Experience using CAE based tools. Experience in tool development using Matlab both scripting and Simulink Ability to understand and interpret C coding. Data based decision-maker. Clear communicator. Highly effective collaborator.

Even better, if you have …

Preferred 

2+ years of experience utilizing dSpace hardware and tools. Experience with Intrepid and/or Vector CAN tools and software Experience with ATI Vision calibration software and toolsets Experience applying calibration development or DV methods in HIL or SIL environments. Experience with ECU Test. Experience with python scripting.

 

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 GSR 6-8.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

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What you'll do… 

Develop and execute HIL modeling and testing strategies, collaborating with management to identify system strengths and weaknesses, prioritize improvements, and optimize system performance. Commission applications on HIL/VIL Rigs including model/signal integration and validation. Interface with modeling and calibration teams for HIL and correlation enhancements. Collaborate with HIL HW/Integration engineers, HIL test methods, and technologist to deliver, maintain and develop HIL/VIL environment (equipment, software, automation and materials) for program use. Document, demonstrate and mentor calibration and test engineers for HIL/VIL environment setup/use. Develop, document, and standardize process improvements for the HIL/VIL commissioning. Support calibration and test engineers to debug issues with operation or performance of HIL/VIL Rig. Enhance/improve calibration DV and development capability by implementing new HIL/VIL tools. Deliver/support program planning, preparation as well as issue resolution on inputs to HIL/VIL process. Deliver recommissioning of applications and strive for process flexibility and efficiency.