
Powertrain Test Engineer
Ford Motor Company
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Allen Park • Missouri • United States
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Salary
💰 $72,480 - $121,440 per year
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