Research & Development Engineer

Ford Motor Company; Windsor; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Disability accommodations

Job summary

Ford of Canada is seeking an experienced Research & Development Engineer to manage engine tests at PERDC, coordinating dynamometer teams and interfacing with multiple plants and departments to deliver data and results.

The role requires passion for technical excellence, the ability to work with a diverse team, and a track record in gas/diesel engine research, calibration tools, and test procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in internal combustion engine development and testing.
• Proficiency with powertrain calibration tools and data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage engine tests at PERDC and coordinate technicians and trades.
• Develop and execute test procedures, improve automation and CETP.
• Collaborate with PERDC engineers, product engineers and trades to meet goals.
• Lead major development projects, NVH mapping, performance and emissions.

Skills

Engine testing

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

NVH understanding

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering - Mechanical, Chemistry or Electrical

Master's or Ph.D in related field

Tools

ATI Vision

ETAS

Dynamometer data acquisition systems

Job description

Ford of Canada's operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centres, and three Connectivity and Innovation centers.

Ford employs approximately 6,500 people in Canada, while an additional 20,000 people are employed in the approximately 430 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country.

For more information on Ford Careers, please visit www.careers.ford.com.

At Ford of Canada, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and selling high-quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers.

We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success.

Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community, and the world in which we live. We don't just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe.

Ford was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. As we look to the future and the changing needs of society, we are committed to becoming the world's most trusted mobility company - delivering smart vehicles for a smart world. Join our team as we create tomorrow! We believe in putting people first, working together, and facing challenges head-on.

Join us at the Windsor Engine Plant/Essex Engine Plant in creating vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation.

In this position

The Research & Development Engineer position will be responsible for managing engine tests at PERDC, coordinating the effort of Dynamometer technicians and trades, while interfacing with other areas and departments, including other engine plants, product development and quality, to successfully deliver the data and test results as requested. The position requires someone with passion for technical excellence and ability of work with a diverse team to ensure quality of tests and test reports.

What You’ll Do

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Engine Research & Development: Supporting and developing gasoline and diesel engine research, development, and testing.
• Powertrain Calibration Tools: Proficiently operating various tools, including Automotive Technology Inc. (ATI) Vision and Engineering Tools Application Solutions (ETAS).
• Exhaust Emission Analysis: Familiarity with exhaust emission analyzer systems.
• Technical Reporting & Publication: Analyzing, interpreting, and writing internal technical reports, as well as publishing technical papers referred to in conferences and journals.
• Test Procedure Execution & Development: Executing Ford Corporate Engineering Test Procedures (CETP), sustaining and improving test automation systems, and developing new test methodologies and Corporate Engineering Test Procedures (CETP).
• Advanced Powertrain Research: Executing group research focused on direct injection, turbocharging, and combustion.
• Data Acquisition Systems: Proficiently operate various data acquisition systems for collecting data in dynamometer test cells.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interfacing with Powertrain Engineering Research and Development Center (PERDC) engineers, technicians, and skilled trades, as well as Research/Product Engineers (Ford and its affiliates), to accomplish engineering, research, and development project goals.
• Major Project Execution: Executing significant development projects, such as powertrain mapping to optimize Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH), performance, and emissions.
• Test Facility Project Management: Executing large projects, including specifying, designing, procuring, field verifying, and final implementation of test facilities.

You’ll have

Education

Bachelors' in Engineering - Mechanical, Chemistry or Electrical.

Experience

2+ years' experience in internal combustion engine development.

Even better, you may have

Education

Masters' or Ph.D in a related field.

Experience

• Experience in supporting and developing gasoline and diesel engine research, development, and testing, including specific research in direct injection, turbocharging, and combustion.
• Proficiency in the operation of powertrain calibration tools (e.g., Automotive Technology Inc. (ATI) Vision, Engineering Tools Application Solutions (ETAS)) and various data acquisition systems for dynamometer test cells.
• Familiarity with exhaust emission analyzer systems.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, write internal technical reports, and publish referred technical papers.
• Experience in executing Ford Corporate Engineering Test Procedures (CETP), developing new test methodologies, and sustaining/improving test automation systems.
• Proven ability to lead and execute major development projects, such as powertrain mapping for Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH), performance, and emissions optimization, as well as managing large projects for test facility implementation (specifying, designing, procuring, field verifying).
• Ability to collaborate and interface effectively with engineers, technicians, and skilled trades across various teams and affiliates to achieve project goals.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $74,000.00 - $124,000.00 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.

Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications.