Powertrain Test Systems Engineer

Ford; Dearborn, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Parental leave

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Employee groups

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford in Dearborn, MI, is seeking an Engine Test Engineer within the Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME) team. The role combines engineering with project management to deliver production test systems for engine programs and ensure industry-leading quality of powertrains.

You will develop test sequences, analyze data, troubleshoot production issues, and drive improvements across test processes, with occasional travel to OEMs and Ford plants.

Qualifications

• Bachelors / Masters in Engineering
• Strong analytical ability
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Data driven mentality and decision-making process

Responsibilities

• Support specification, procurement, build, installation and launch of Powertrain Production Test Systems for engine powertrain projects
• Deliver standardized test processes and equipment in line with global powertrain strategies
• Support all test processes (e.g. Leak Test, In-Process Test, Cold Test, Hot Run)
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to achieve a working Product design that meets Manufacturing Design Specifications with feasible expectations in the Test Engineering Specification (ES)
• Work with Prototype Engineering to determine feasible test solutions and methodology during the early stages of new programs
• Work with a multi-functional engineering team from Assembly, Machining, Quality and Plant Operations to ensure proper integration of test processes into powertrain manufacturing systems
• Develop production test sequences and monitor product function through a test software interface
• Troubleshoot production issues impacting FTT and warranty, determine corrective actions to the part, assembly, and machining processes and/or test equipment
• Implement test stand modifications as required for new models and corrective actions
• Implement test sequence (software) updates for new models and corrective actions
• Conduct equipment acceptance activities for test machines at both the OEM and Mfg. Plant to validate capability, robustness, and safety
• Review component/assembly quality indicators and evaluate potential test improvements to address issues, reduce warranty claims and improve customer satisfaction on new programs
• Use Lessons Learned to develop program studies and improve standard Bill of Processes

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Data-driven

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

WMA

InspeXion

Siemens PLCs

VFDs

Job description

Ford in Dearborn, MI, is seeking an Engine Test Engineer within the Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME) team. The role combines engineering with project management to deliver production test systems for engine programs and ensure industry-leading quality of powertrains.

You will develop test sequences, analyze data, troubleshoot production issues, and drive improvements across test processes, with occasional travel to OEMs and Ford plants.