Hybrid Thermal Systems Engineer: Climate Testing

Ford; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 109,512 - 164,372; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Prescription coverage

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a forward-thinking Thermal System Attribute Engineer in Dearborn, MI, offering a hybrid work arrangement. You will analyze test data, coordinate wind tunnel and road tests, and collaborate with propulsion teams to optimize climate control calibration across programs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field and 3+ years in thermal/climate system engineering, data visualization, and CAE tools. Domestic travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field.
• 3 years of required experience with thermal systems hardware, data visualization, design integration, and calibration development.
• Wind Tunnel and Dynamometer Testing experience and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze test data to ensure vehicles meet expected behavior and requirements.
• Coordinate vehicle wind tunnel testing and road testing to support program milestones.
• Work with propulsion teams to develop calibration parameters for climate control.
• Develop and apply CAE tools for thermal/cabin systems and run data analyses to identify improvements.

Skills

Thermal systems hardware

Data visualization

Design integration

Calibration development

Climate control systems

Statistics communication

Wind tunnel testing

Vehicle testing planning

Data acquisition systems

CAN/OBDII basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Systems Eng

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a forward-thinking Thermal System Attribute Engineer in Dearborn, MI, offering a hybrid work arrangement. You will analyze test data, coordinate wind tunnel and road tests, and collaborate with propulsion teams to optimize climate control calibration across programs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field and 3+ years in thermal/climate system engineering, data visualization, and CAE tools. Domestic travel up to 20% is expected.