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Product Development Engineer Dynamometer

Ford Motor


Job Location:

Dearborn, MI - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 65100 - 109300
Posted: 1 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.


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 have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy electrification smart mobility technologies and more!



Responsibilities

In this position...

The Dearborn Engine Laboratory performs dynamometer-based powertrain tests on gasoline diesel and hybrid systems covering areas such as powertrain development and durability calibration and cooling system evaluations.

The Dynamometer Powertrain Test Engineer interfaces with requesting departments to ensure daily testing requirements are clearly understood scheduled and documented. A primary focus of this role is overseeing the daily execution of dynamometer powertrain testing while ensuring that test article setup testing and disposition are executed to the highest product quality standards. The engineer is responsible for monitoring active tests across multiple lab cells adhering to strict quality controls to produce correlated accurate and reliable data. This role is fundamental to maintaining exceptional product quality minimizing downtime and driving continuous improvement in daily lab operations.

What youll do...

  • Daily Test Execution and Quality Assurance:

  • Oversee the daily execution of dynamometer testing interfacing with engineering teams to align on objectives provide status updates and deliver accurate results.

  • Monitor active tests to maintain rigorous product quality and durability standards throughout the testing lifecycle.

  • Provide hands-on troubleshooting and lead root-cause analysis to rapidly resolve mechanical electrical or software anomalies (including PUMA system troubleshooting) minimizing downtime.

  • Data Analysis Validation and Integration:

  • Develop and build test cycles using AVL PUMA test software software integration work to optimize test cell capabilities and ensure seamless data acquisition.

  • Integrate external models into the test bed to simulate real-world vehicle interactions and advanced powertrain behaviors.

  • Ensure data accuracy and correlation across multiple test cells utilizing statistical process controls (SPC) and other quality tools.

  • Test Operations Management:

  • Manage test schedules resource allocation and daily throughput targets to ensure the timely delivery of results.

  • Coordinate with lab technicians to properly prepare and calibrate test cells while standardizing powertrain rigging and teardown procedures.

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 and ranges from $65100-$109300

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74300-$124500

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86600-$144900

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99100-$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.

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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

This position is Onsite position.

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Qualifications

Youll have...

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Electrical Automotive or a related Engineering discipline.

  • Working knowledge of internal combustion engines fluid flow mechanics and basic heat transfer properties.
  • Experience with data analysis and a strong foundation in statistics and quality control methodologies.
  • A motivated self-starting individual with the ability to manage daily operational challenges and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
  • Excellent organizational problem-solving and communication skills.

Even better you may have...

  • Working knowledge of internal combustion engines fluid flow mechanics and basic heat transfer properties.
  • Experience with data analysis and a strong foundation in statistics and quality control methodologies.
  • A motivated self-starting individual with the ability to manage daily operational challenges and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
  • Excellent organizational problem-solving and communication skills.



Required Experience:

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