Motorsports Powertrain Controls and Simulation Engineer

Ford Performance is looking for an experienced talented and highly motivated Powertrain Controls Engineer to join our Global Motorsports department based in Allen Park Michigan.

In this position

You will help develop test and deliver world class powertrain controls software used to power our teams to race wins and championships across the globe.

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days in the Allen Park MI office.

What youll do

• ICE/Hybrid/EV powertrain controls development for both professional and customer racing vehicles.
• Vehicle level controls development (traction control drivability torque management etc).
• Develop simulation environments for HiL (Hardware in the loop) SiL (Software in the loop) and DiL (Driver in the loop) testing.
• Engine and driveline model creation to assist with offline software development and testing.
• Trackside calibration tool development.
• Support track testing as required.
• Innovation of new technologies allowable within the boundaries imposed by appropriate race sanctioning bodies.

Youll have

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Physics or an equivalent technical degree.
• 2 years of experience in automotive powertrain controls development.
• Must hold or be eligible for a passport. International and Domestic travel may be required.

Even better you may have

• Experience using Bosch Motorsport Motec Cosworth and Mclaren Hardware and Software.
• Professional motorsport experience (IMSA WEC F1 WRC NASCAR Indycar).
• Formula SAE experience very highly preferred.
• Preferred candidate has experience using CAN tools to collect and analyze vehicle communication data and the ability to create read and modify CAN drivers and CAN message database.
• Proficiency with MATLAB & Simulink.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex dynamic systems and design control algorithms to meet performance targets.
• Strong overall knowledge of vehicle and powertrain functions.
• Proficiency in C# Python MATLAB VBA or an equivalent programming language.
• Possess a competitive spirt cando attitude and interest in professional and amateur Motorsports at a technical level.
• Strong team player ability to work with multiple suppliers and willingness to work in a fastpaced environment with high responsibility.
• Detail oriented selfstarter and problem solver.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

• Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent rampup programs subsidized backup 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.
• A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For more information on salary and benefits click here.

This position is a range of salary grades 58.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LIHybrid #LILC2