Advanced Gasoline Emissions Research Engineer

Ford-Motor-Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Family care days and parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Ford Motor Company’s Research and Advanced Engineering team invites applications for a Controls Research Engineer to develop control systems for gasoline and hybrid powertrains. The role covers modeling, data analysis, and implementation of algorithms in embedded C, with a focus on robustness and validation through tests and HIL/SIL/MIL environments.

The position requires a master’s degree in a related engineering field and 3 years of experience in control design, modeling, data analysis, and

Qualifications

• Requires a master's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace or related field, or foreign equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in control design and modeling for mechanical or electrical systems.
• 3 years of experience with Matlab and Simulink for control development and analysis.
• 3 years of experience in data analysis for mechanical or electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle and dynamometer based testing to collect required data.
• Develop vehicle and gasoline engine test plans.
• Perform data analysis and develop requirements.
• Design and validate control systems using models and experiments.
• Implement embedded C code for control systems.
• Collaborate with HIL/SIL/MIL teams to verify software.
• Manage version control with ClearCase or GitHub.
• Develop instrumentation and experimental setups for testing.
• Apply AI methods to improve design efficiency and workflow.
• Present designs and performance results to senior management.

Skills

Control design

Model Predictive Control

Adaptive Control

Optimal Control

Matlab/Simulink

Data analysis

C programming language

Embedded controllers

HIL/SIL/MIL

Engine calibration tools

AI methods for controls

Education

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

GitHub

ClearCase

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll 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.

Ford’s Research and Advanced Engineering team takes new ideas from theory to reality. Every day, we develop advanced energy management and propulsion technologies, create cutting‑edge materials and manufacturing processes, and curate world‑class cabin experiences that redefine what it means to drive a Ford.

In this position...Controls Research Engineer – Develop control systems for gasoline and hybrid powertrains and sub-systems, including Air, Fuel, Spark, EGR and aftertreatment. Employ advanced control methods (examples: Model Predictive Control, Adaptive Control, Optimal Control) and signal processing techniques for new powertrain technologies and to improve existing control system performance and robustness. Develop models and simulations to support system characterization, control design, implementation and validation. Develop engine diagnostics for OBD regulation. Collect and analyze experimental engine and vehicle data. Design experiments to support validation of engine control systems. Provide input for engine and vehicle instrumentation. Implement algorithms into embedded controller code C language. Leverage software version control in clearcase, Git Hub.

What you'll do...

• Perform vehicle and dynamometer based testing to collect required data
• Develop Vehicle and gasoline engine test plans
• Perform data analysis
• Develop requirements
• Perform system engineering analysis including identification of critical Nosie factors
• Design and execute test plans to evaluate controller robustness to noise factors
• Design control systems design to meet requirements
• Leverage existing models or develop new models to establish system behavior and physics
• Implement control system into embedded 'C' software
• Work with HIL/SIL/MIL teams to test software and design ability to meet requirements.
• Perform version control of software releases in clear case and or GitHub
• Design and set up experimental control systems for example D-Space, ATI 'no-hooks', micro autobox, speedgoat
• Specify instrumentation for experimental vehicle and dynamometer test set ups
• Develop tools and documentation to aid calibration of new control system designs
• Leverage artificial intelligence to help achieve efficiency in designs and how work is performed
• Presentations to senior management and subject matter experts articulating designs and performance to requirements

You’ll have...

• Requires a master’s or foreign equivalent degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or a related engineering field.
• 3 years of experience performing control design and modeling for mechanical or electrical systems (in lieu of a master’s degree, will accept a BS . in aforementioned fields and 5 years of experience as stated or PhD and 1 year of experience in aforementioned fields).
• 3 years of experience performing control development and systems analysis with Matlab and Simulink (in lieu of a master’s degree, will accept a BS 5 years of experience or Ph.D. and 1 year of experience as stated).
• 3 years of experience performing data analysis for mechanical or electrical systems (in lieu of a master’s degree, will accept a BS 5 years of experience or Ph.D. and 1 year of experience as stated).
• 1 year of experience designing controls for and testing internal combustion engines and emissions (in lieu of a master’s degree, will accept a Ph.D. with related coursework and research projects).
• 1 year of experience applying advanced signal processing techniques (in lieu of a master’s degree, will accept a BS and 3 years of experience or Ph.D. with related coursework and research projects).
• 1 year of experience working with hybrid powertrain or related coursework
• Experience working in cross functional teams
• Experience presenting to stakeholders and management
• Experience with HIL / SIL methods
• Experience with engine calibration tools and rapid prototyping systems
• Working knowledge of “C” programming language and ability to code in “C” in embedded controllers.
• Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently
• Experience leveraging AI methods for controls design and or software coding is a bonus.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder…or 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,600-$192,900.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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 status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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