Powertrain Calibration & Automation Engineer (Data & Tools)

Ford México; Naucalpan de Juárez; On-site; MXN 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Champs at Ford México invites students in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Software, Automotive, or Mechanical Engineering to join a 12-month program bridging vehicle engineering and software automation.

You will automate sensor diagrams using VBA in Visio, develop Python/MATLAB scripts for test data parsing, and build a centralized database for sensor connector pinouts and ECU interfaces. Strong English and analytical skills are required.

Qualifications

• Active student from any of the last 2 semesters of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Software, Automotive, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 90% English skills (Oral, reading, writing, and listening).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• MATLAB scripting, data handling, file I/O, and tool/GUI development.
• Microsoft Visio skills or Visio API: VBA macros, stencil automation, or automated diagram drawing.
• Python scripting: data manipulation (pandas) and automation scripts.
• Foundational understanding of electrical circuits, sensors, wiring schematics, and connector pinouts.

Responsibilities

• Automate sensor diagrams and schematic generation in Microsoft Visio using VBA scripts, macros, and API integrations.
• Develop and maintain Python and MATLAB scripts to automate vehicle test data parsing and reporting.
• Build and maintain a centralized relational database defining sensor connector pinouts and specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers to structure, review, and track vehicle test plans and diagnostic workflows.
• Analyze exhaust and OBD sensor functionality to ensure accurate schematics.
• Apply continuous improvement to data handoffs and resolve workflow bottlenecks across teams.

Skills

Python scripting

MATLAB programming

Microsoft Visio VBA

Data handling

API integrations

Pandas (Python)

Electrical schematics

Electrical circuits

English proficiency

Git / GitHub

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ETAS INCA

CANape

ATI Vision

CAN/LIN protocols

Job description

Ford Champs at Ford México invites students in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Software, Automotive, or Mechanical Engineering to join a 12-month program bridging vehicle engineering and software automation.

You will automate sensor diagrams using VBA in Visio, develop Python/MATLAB scripts for test data parsing, and build a centralized database for sensor connector pinouts and ECU interfaces. Strong English and analytical skills are required.