Thermal Systems Engineer - Vehicle Climate & Testing

Ford Motor; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Product Development Engineer focused on Thermal Systems Attribute for the Dearborn area. The role focuses on integrating hardware and software interactions across propulsion, battery, and climate control, and running wind tunnel and road tests to address thermal performance early in development.

The position requires a B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, 1+ year of hands-on vehicle testing experience, and familiarity with climate control systems.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• MS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering is a plus.
• Experience with vehicle-level attribute development or testing is required.

Responsibilities

• Sign-off on overall vehicle thermal system including wind tunnel and road testing.
• Collaborate with propulsion and climate control teams on calibration development.
• Coordinate vehicle testing to support program milestones.
• Plan and execute wind tunnel and road trip testing.

Skills

Vehicle testing

Thermal systems

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CANoe

CANalyzer

CANape

ATI

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Product Development Engineer focused on Thermal Systems Attribute for the Dearborn area. The role focuses on integrating hardware and software interactions across propulsion, battery, and climate control, and running wind tunnel and road tests to address thermal performance early in development.

The position requires a B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, 1+ year of hands-on vehicle testing experience, and familiarity with climate control systems.