Driveline /EV Systems Engineer

Ford; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company’s Under Body Systems Engineering (UnSE) team in Product Development seeks an Automotive Driveline / Propulsion System Engineer. The role develops, integrates, and validates driveline systems for ICE, hybrid, and EV powertrains, collaborating across ICE, transmission, and electric vehicle domains.

You will lead cross-functional activities with suppliers, Manufacturing, and Program Management to ensure robust design and on-time launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Electrical, Software, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of automotive system engineering experience.
• Experience with ICE, manual, hybrid, and EV driveline applications.
• Experience with EV powertrains including PDUs/SDUs/eBeams and HV battery interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of transmissions, gears, differentials, clutches, and electric drives.
• Experience with automotive suppliers and delivering technical deliverables.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Integrate driveline systems for ICE, hybrid, and EV architectures.
• Lead development, validation, and launch support of driveline components and EVs.
• Provide system-level support through all vehicle development phases.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure interfaces.
• Manage technical reviews, sourcing, design reviews, and production readiness.
• Track and resolve driveline performance, durability, and quality issues.
• Support testing at bench, dyno, and vehicle levels.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Powertrain

Driveline

Control Systems

EV Powertrains

Supplier Management

Vehicle Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Software/Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

In this position...
Ford Motor Company's Under Body Systems Engineering (UnSE) team within Product Development is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Automotive Driveline / Propulsion System Engineer to join our innovative engineering team. This critical role involves the development, integration, and validation of driveline systems for traditional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, manual transmission applications, and next-generation Electric Vehicle (EV) powertrains. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of system-level engineering, transmission and driveline technologies, electric motor systems, gearboxes, system safety, and overall vehicle performance.

This position provides the opportunity to work in a global, fast-paced, collaborative environment with exposure to several cross-functional areas including ICE powertrain systems, manual transmissions, Electric Vehicle systems, NVH, Vehicle Operations, Tier 1/2 Suppliers, Manufacturing, and Program Management.

What you'll do...

• Integrate new driveline systems and driveline features into existing and future ICE, hybrid, and electric vehicle architectures
• Lead the development, integration, validation, and launch support of driveline systems, including manual transmissions, conventional driveline components, and electric drive units
• Provide technical driveline system support throughout all phases of vehicle development to ensure robust program execution and performance
• Work with program teams to understand the required functional and physical properties of driveline systems and subsystems
• Ensure linkage to System DFMEA and Manufacturing PFMEA activities
• Collaborate with suppliers, Vehicle Engineering, Controls, Manufacturing, and Program Teams to deliver system and subsystem interfaces
• Serve as the primary technical interface with suppliers to manage engineering deliverables, issue resolution, timing, validation testing, and launch readiness
• Lead supplier technical reviews and support component sourcing, design reviews, validation, and production readiness activities
• Identify, track, and resolve engineering issues related to driveline system performance, durability, quality, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction
• Manage commodity controls/software engineering signoff activities as required
• Support component, subsystem, and vehicle-level testing, including bench, dyno, and vehicle validation
• Support program launches and production issue resolution
  

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in automotive system engineering with a focus on powertrain, driveline, transmission, propulsion, or vehicle systems
• Experience with driveline systems supporting Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), manual transmission, hybrid, and/or Electric Vehicle (EV) applications
• Proven experience with Electric Vehicle (EV) powertrains, including PDUs, SDUs, eBeams, high-voltage battery interfaces, and thermal management strategies
• Strong knowledge of driveline mechanics, including transmissions, gears, differentials, clutches, axle assemblies, and electric drive systems
• Experience working directly with automotive suppliers and managing technical deliverables throughout the product development process
• Familiarity with control systems and calibration for driveline and powertrain applications
• 2+ years of experience in vehicle electrification or a related automotive engineering domain
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all functions and organizational levels