Ford Racing Engine Technician

Ford; Allen Park (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount

Job summary

Ford Racing in Allen Park, MI is seeking a powertrain test engineer who will manage test installs, execution, and delivery of results to engineering teams.

The role requires 3+ years in high‑performance powertrain testing, experience interpreting blueprints, and expertise with test cells, instrumentation calibration, data collection, and visualization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in race or high-performance powertrain testing.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with test cell control, data collection, and data visualization software.

Responsibilities

• Install powertrains into the test cell and prep subsystems (fuel, exhaust, lubrication) and instrumentation.
• Conduct dynamometer tests in accordance with Ford standards.
• Ensure instrumentation validity via regular calibration and spot checks.
• Handle data workflow: collection, storage, and delivery of test results to the engineering team.
• Support investigation of testing failures, performing engine servicing and hardware repairs.
• Work with engineering to update test procedures based on testing needs.

Skills

Powertrain testing

Dynamometer operation

Instrumentation calibration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AVL Puma

Concerto

Indicom

MS Office

Job description

Racing is where our story began. In 1901, Henry Ford climbed into a car he built himself-Sweepstakes-and beat America's most famous driver. He wasn't a racer, but he had to win. He did. Ford Motor Company was born from that victory. That fighting spirit lives on in Ford Racing today. We're the engineers, strategists, and competitors who bring Ford's track-tested edge into every vehicle we build. Every track, every stage, every proving ground-that's where we prove ourselves. The result: one of the world's most iconic brands, legendary nameplates, and a team unmatched in the industry. Our mantra: Race to win, engineer to lead. If you're a competitor, innovator, or performance obsessive, Ford Racing is where you belong. Help us write the next chapter. In this position... You will manage powertrain test installs, execution, and delivery of results. This will also include preparation and maintenance of test cell systems and instrumentation. You will be responsible for conducting dynamometer tests in accordance with Ford standards, ensures data accuracy, and delivering test data to engineering teams. You may also be required to investigate failures and restore and maintain test cell readiness through service and repairs. This role requires 5 days onsite per week in Allen Park, MI.

What you'll do...

• Manage receiving, storing, and palletizing engines and inventorying components
• Execute installation of powertrains into the test cell including prepping subsystems (fuel, exhaust, lubrication, etc.) and instrumentation (transducers, thermocouples, etc.)
• Conduct dynamometer tests in accordance with Ford standards
• Ensure instrumentation validity via regular calibration, replacement, and spot checks
• Handle data workflow, including the collection, storage, and extraction of test results for delivery to the engineering team
• Support investigation of testing failures, performing engine servicing, hardware replacements, and instrumentation repairs
• Work with engineering team to update test procedures based on testing needs

You’ll have...

• Minimum 3+ years of race or high-performance powertrain testing experience which includes experience in the following: Internal combustion engine theory, mechanics, and systems,
• Manufacturing processes and the ability to accurately interpret complex engineering blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams,
• Test cell control, data collection, and data visualization software and
• Fired and non-fired powertrain components.

Even better, you may have...

• Expertise using measurement instruments such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, flow meters, etc.
• Proactive problem-solving by consistently implementing solutions to technical challenges.
• Ability to fabricate test fixture and instrumentation solutions given limited resources.
• Proficiency with computer systems and related software applications (Microsoft applications).
• Experience with AVL Puma, Concerto, and Indicom.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Flexible work schedule including occasional evening or weekend shifts as needs dictate.
• Possess a competitive spirit, can-do attitude, and interest in motorsports.

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 5 - 6 and ranges from $65,100-$124,500. 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. Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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