Ford Racing Engine Performance Development Engineer

Racing is where our story began.

In 1901 Henry Ford climbed into a car he built himselfSweepstakesand beat Americas most famous driver. He wasnt a racer but he had to win. He did. Ford Motor Company was born from that victory.

That fighting spirit lives on in Ford Racing today. Were the engineers strategists and competitors who bring Fords track-tested edge into every vehicle we build. Every track every stage every proving groundthats where we prove ourselves.

The result: one of the worlds most iconic brands legendary nameplates and a team unmatched in the industry.

Our mantra: Race to win engineer to lead.

If youre a competitor innovator or performance obsessive Ford Racing is where you belong. Help us write the next chapter.

In this position...

This role is for an Engine Performance Development Engineer within Ford Racings Global Powertrain department responsible for developing and executing engine test plans to validate fuel economy performance durability combustion strategy and system architecture for cutting-edge racing powertrains.

This position requires 5 days per week onsite in Allen Park MI.

What youll do...

• Develop engine testing plans required for validation of fuel economy performance durability combustion strategy and engine system architecture. This involves defining test objectives selecting experimental methodologies and specifying equipment and instrumentation.

• Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams to facilitate test execution including directing resources guiding test preparation scheduling test activities and troubleshooting technical issues to ensure efficient test progress.

• Ensure test compliance with engineering standards regulatory requirements and safety protocols including performing regular quality checks to verify data integrity and accuracy.

• Post-process and conduct in-depth analysis of test results using company-specific and industry-standard analysis and visualization tools (e.g. MATLAB AVL Concerto).

• Identify trends and anomalies in combustion fuel economy performance and emissions data and perform further analysis to define optimal engine designs and calibrations.

• Prepare technical reports and present findings at data summary meetings for engineering and management teams.

• Develop post-processing tools and methodologies to enhance efficiency and capability including creating bespoke scripts algorithms and software as well as refining existing tools.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Physics or an equivalent technical degree
• Minimum 3 years of powertrain testing experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience with AVL Puma AVL Concerto AVL Indicom or equivalent testing software

Even better you may have...

• Experience using ATI Vision ETAS INCA or equivalent calibration software
• Strong understanding of basic data acquisition principles sensor types CAN bus architecture and general automotive electronics
• Proficiency in C# Python MATLAB VBA or an equivalent programming language

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 - 8 and ranges 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.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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