Hybrid & EV Propulsion Calibration Engineer

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,400 - 192,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Vehicle discount program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company’s EVDD team is seeking an Advanced Propulsion System Calibration Engineer to advance propulsion technologies across ICE, hybrids, BEV and fuel-cell platforms. The role balances performance, drivability and fuel economy through virtual simulations and physical prototypes, contributing to Ford’s electric future.

You will lead calibration across engine, motors, HV battery and thermal systems, employing DOE and data analytics to define robust control strategies and to validate

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in powertrain calibration for electrified propulsion systems.
• 2+ years with calibration tools ATI Vision, ETAS INCA, Vector tools and CAN.
• 2+ years with prototype vehicles/test benches and troubleshooting.
• 2+ years with DAQ systems in engine/chassis dynamometers.
• 1+ year of data engineering and statistical validation with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead calibration development across chassis, powertrain, hub dynamometers and on-road vehicle development.
• Use virtual calibration methods and DOE to map calibration spaces and define robust operating strategies.
• Perform DV testing using virtual simulations and physical prototypes.
• Conduct sensitivity studies to balance fuel economy, performance, drivability and emissions.
• Prototype commissioning and system-level debugging of complex propulsion systems.
• Document and present calibration progress and regulatory status to leadership and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Powertrain calibration

Electrified propulsion

Data acquisition (DAQ)

MATLAB/Simulink

DOE methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

ATI Vision

ETAS INCA

Vector tools

CAN communication

Job description

Ford Motor Company’s EVDD team is seeking an Advanced Propulsion System Calibration Engineer to advance propulsion technologies across ICE, hybrids, BEV and fuel-cell platforms. The role balances performance, drivability and fuel economy through virtual simulations and physical prototypes, contributing to Ford’s electric future.

You will lead calibration across engine, motors, HV battery and thermal systems, employing DOE and data analytics to define robust control strategies and to validate