Ford Product Development utilizes Design Thinking & User Experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. Our employees are laser-focused on bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. You will be a Vehicle Thermal Systems Core Engineering group team member. Your primary objective will be to verify the vehicle's thermal performance. As a team member, you will work to ensure all the hardware and software subsystem requirements are met and then test at the vehicle level to validate the climate performance.

　　At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

　　Responsible for overall vehicle thermal system sign-off including Wind Tunnel Testing and Road Development

　　Work with the propulsion (ICE/xEV) teams to develop key parameters of calibration as it relates to Climate Control

　　Work with Dual Automatic Temperature Control team on calibration development

　　Work with hardware teams to ensure components and sub-systems meets requirements to deliver expected climate performance

　　Analyze test data to ensure vehicle is exhibiting expected behavior and passing all requirements

　　Troubleshoot any short falls in performance and propose solutions

　　Document/incorporate lessons learned

　　Understand and apply Thermal/Cabin System CAE tools (i.e. A/C, Heater, and battery thermal simulations)

　　Coordinate Vehicle testing to support Program Timing Milestones

　　Plan and Execute Vehicle Wind Tunnel testing and Supplier data analysis

　　Plan and Execute Vehicle Road Trip testing

　　Ensure all the climate control comfort strategies are implemented in programs as applicable

　　Basic Qualifications:

　　B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Computer Engineering

　　1+ years of experience in hands on vehicle level attribute development or vehicle testing

　　Clear understanding of entire Climate Control refrigerant and Air Handling systems and how they interact with vehicle subsystems

　　Must understand interactions with ICE/xEV vehicle systems

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering

　　3+ years’ experience in automotive climate control including Dual Automatic Temperature Control and heat pump systems

　　Familiar with powertrain calibration methods and tools

　　Familiar with software integration test tools (i.e. CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, ATI)

　　Familiar with automotive communication standards (i.e. CAN/CAN-FD/Automotive Ethernet)

　　Knowledge of Ford engineering processes and systems (i.e. TPOTs, GPDS)

　　You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

　　As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

　　Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

　　Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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

　　A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

　　Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

　　For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

　　https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2023-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-1.pdf

　　Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

　　Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

　　We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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　　Requisition ID : 22705