Ford Motor Company

Powertrain Test Engineer

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Allen ParkMissouriUnited States

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Salary

💰 $72,480 - $121,440 per year

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Create and manage steady-state and transient test cycles, including race simulations, calibration automation, and performance benchmarking.
  • Execute hardware, calibration, and controls development tests on engine and driveline test cells.
  • Develop new standards and processes for software, calibration, and hardware sign-off to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Manage instrumentation and data acquisition systems across multiple cells and programs.
  • Schedule cell upgrades, Unit Under Test (UUT) changes, and hardware durability tests.
  • Oversee the full data lifecycle, including collection, storage, and result extraction, ensuring timely delivery to accompanying engineering teams.
  • Generate detailed reports, manage test data, and maintain rigorous documentation for record-keeping.
  • Manage engine sign-offs for customer race engines, serving as the final quality gate before delivery.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or an equivalent technical degree.
  • 3+ years of professional experience in race or high-performance powertrain testing.
  • Solid understanding of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and driveline components.
  • Strong understanding of basic data acquisition principles, sensor types, CAN bus architecture, and general automotive electronics.
  • Proficient knowledge of manufacturing processes and the ability to accurately interpret complex engineering blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
  • Experience with AVL Puma, AVL Concerto, AVL Indicom, or equivalent testing software.
  • Must hold or be eligible for a passport. International and domestic travel may be required to support racing activities.
  • Experience using Bosch Motorsport, Motec, Cosworth, and McLaren hardware and software is a plus.
  • Proficiency in C#, Python, MATLAB, VBA, or an equivalent programming language for data analysis and automation is a plus.
  • Exposure to motorsport or aerospace wiring practices (Mil-Spec) is a plus.
  • Participation in Formula SAE (FSAE) is very highly preferred.
  • Possess a competitive spirit, a "can-do" attitude, and a genuine personal interest in motorsports.
Benefits
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
data acquisitioncalibration automationperformance benchmarkingengine testingdriveline testingdata analysisC#PythonMATLABVBA
Soft Skills
competitive spiritcan-do attitudeinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillscommunication skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Physics