Engine Performance Development Engineer - Combustion

Lincoln Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Family care days and parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a hands-on Engineer for Engine Performance Development in Dearborn, MI. You will design testing plans to validate fuel economy, performance and durability, and work directly with engine hardware to push engineering boundaries.

You will coordinate with diverse engineering teams, post-process data using MATLAB and AVL Concerto, and develop tools to enhance data analysis and reporting for leadership reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• 4+ years in automotive industry and engine design or function knowledge.
• Experience in engine testing, combustion data analysis, and engine control calibration.
• Experience with Diesel or Spark Ignited combustion processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee engine testing plans for validation of fuel economy, performance, and durability.
• Coordinate testing with multiple engineering teams and schedule activities.
• Post-process data and prepare analyses using MATLAB and AVL Concerto.
• Present results in technical reports and data summary meetings.
• Develop post-processing tools and bespoke scripts to improve efficiency.
• Prepare test data for cross-functional presentations.

Skills

Engine testing

Data analysis

Test data processing

Cross-functional coordination

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

AVL Concerto

Python scripting

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.

Product Development

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

In this position

Engine Performance Development (EPD) is responsible for verifying the engine attributes related to combustion, mechanical function, and durability. In this department we use engine dynamometers to test and validate these attributes. Our work includes optimization of engine control settings to improve fuel economy and performance, validating the engines durability by performing cycle based testing, and establishing advertised power and torque for regulatory agencies and marketing. This is a hands on job that allows individuals to work directly with engine hardware.

What You'll Do

• Design and oversight of engine testing plans required for validation of engine fuel economy, performance and durability attributes, combustion strategy, and engine system architecture. This involves defining test objectives and selecting experimental methodologies and design, specifying engine testing equipment and instrumentation (e.g., low, and high-speed data acquisition systems, gaseous and particulate emissions sampling equipment), while ensuring that testing adheres to engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols.
• Coordinate with various engineering teams to facilitate the preparation and execution of engine testing. The engineer will coordinate resources, guide test preparation, schedule test activities and troubleshoot technical issues to ensure efficient testing progress.
• Post-processing of engine test data in preparation for in-depth analysis using company specific and industry standard data analysis and visualization tools, including, but not limited to, MATLAB and AVL Concerto. Data quality checks will be conducted to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• In-depth analysis of post-processed test data to identify critical trends and anomalies in engine combustion, fuel economy, performance, and emissions. Analysis will apply fundamental Thermal Fluid Science principles (e.g., Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer and Combustion) to understand the underlying physical phenomena present in the engine test results. Further analysis will be performed to define optimal engine designs and calibrations. Analysis results will be prepared and presented in technical reports and data summary meetings for engineering and management teams.
• Development and implementation of post-processing tools and methodologies to enhance data analysis efficiency and capability. This includes the creation of bespoke scripts, algorithms, and software, along with the refinement of existing tools.
• Prepare test data for presentations to various cross functional team members

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field of study
• 4+ years of experience in the automotive industry
• 4+ years of experience in engine design or knowledge of engine functions
• Experience in engine testing, combustion data analysis, and engine controls calibration
• Experience with Diesel or Spark Ignited Combustion processes

Preferred

• Masters Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• Experience and/or knowledge of dynamometer testing
• Knowledge in data processing
• Experience with engine or combustion datasets analysis

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 7 -8 and ranges from $86,600- $166,200.

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.

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 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. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.