Calibration Engineer

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This position is within Vehicle Propulsion Systems Engineering (VPSE). VPSE calibrates integrates and optimizes powertrain control systems for gasoline diesel hybrid plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles. These systems include engines transmissions drivelines electric motors and their associated controls.

We are seeking senior calibration engineers to work alongside feature technical specialists across VPSE. You will combine hands-on calibration delivery with process leadership using production experience to simplify workflows improve engineering efficiency strengthen calibration quality and deliver program milestones on time.

This role provides broad exposure to propulsion controls while allowing you to build deeper expertise in one or more calibration feature areas. Assignments will be matched to program priorities candidate experience and feature-team needs.

Partner with feature technical specialists to own calibration work from planning through development validation documentation and signoff.

Develop and optimize control system calibrations that deliver customer attributes including performance drivability fuel economy emissions diagnostics shift quality thermal performance hybrid operation electric driving and all-wheel-drive operation.

Build and maintain feature workplans calibration direction Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&R) test requests data reviews and signoff evidence aligned with program milestones.

Execute calibration development and validation using vehicles powertrain and chassis dynamometers hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) software-in-the-loop (SIL) simulation and analytical environments.

Analyze test connected-vehicle warranty and field data to identify opportunities determine root cause resolve issues and improve calibration quality.

Evaluate calibration robustness across temperature altitude speed road grade trailer use component variation and other customer operating conditions.

Coordinate with controls software systems engineering hardware test and validation emissions OBD quality and vehicle program teams to resolve technical issues and deliver calibrations on time.

Apply scripting automation data analytics modeling and continuous integration methods to improve development speed repeatability and quality.

Work with feature technical specialists to optimize calibration processes tools and standard work for efficiency quality and timing; validate improvements through production application.

Document technical findings risks tradeoffs and recommendations for calibration leads technical specialists and program teams.

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Systems Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Controls Engineering Software Engineering or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

2-3 experience in in powertrain vehicle systems embedded controls calibration testing data analysis or a related engineering area.

Working knowledge of control systems engineering fundamentals structured problem solving and data-based decision making.

Ability to plan and execute technical work manage multiple priorities and deliver to program timing.

Ability to work as a peer with feature technical specialists while independently owning complex deliverables and driving decisions.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to contribute effectively within a diverse team.

Experience developing or validating propulsion engine transmission hybrid electric vehicle emissions OBD thermal or driveline calibrations.

Experience with calibration and data acquisition tools such as ATI Vision ETAS INCA Vector tools CAN communication or equivalent systems.

Experience with vehicle powertrain dynamometer HIL SIL simulation or laboratory testing.

Experience with Python MATLAB/Simulink data analytics automation statistical methods Design of Experiments (DOE) or continuous integration workflows.

Experience creating workplans DVP&R documentation calibration direction signoff reports or conformance plans.

Experience resolving calibration-related quality warranty emissions regulatory or field issues.

Demonstrated ability to learn new technical areas apply standard work and improve engineering processes.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 5 to a salary grade 8. Salaries can range from $65100-$166200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates 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: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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