Staff Thermal Systems Test Engineer
Staff Thermal Systems Test Engineer
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Job Description
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves
Fords Electric Vehicles Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the companys vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customerobsessed entrepreneurial and datadriven and is dedicated to delivering industryleading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. Youll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively staying focused on only what matters and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.
In this position...
Thermal systems spans a diverse range of critical customerfacing attributes hardware and software domains. For example our work keeps occupants comfortable enables full vehicle powertrain capability and empowers battery fast charging in all weather conditions. We strive to balance heating/cooling performance energy consumption cost reliability NVH and packaging tradeoffs through physicsdriven crossfunctional engineering collaboration. We work closely with mechanical engineers aerodynamicists battery and powertrain experts electrical engineers embedded/controls engineers and more through all phases of vehicle development. Your role: build and apply worldclass engineering buck and vehicle testing tools to shape next generation thermal systems for electric vehicles. Deeply integrate testing into our design process; this is not a downstream check the box role. Use your domain knowledge to propose product and/or controls improvements.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
Design and build thermal test assets spanning a range of size scope and complexity: this could range from a simple coolant bench test to characterize a valve to a partially completed refrigeration system with coolant and air loops to a fully instrumented vehicle.
Automate / script HIL testers that can replicate boundary conditions loads etc. felt by a thermal system across a wide range of possible scenarios.
Work with modeling engineers to validate predictions propose tests based on prediction weaknesses learn how to run the models themselves.
Collaborate closely with controls engineers to validate the SW and propose improvements.
Work closely with test and integration engineers to debug control algorithms at the bench and vehicle level.
Lead engineering test fleets these may consist of bucks and/or vehicles.
Plan critical test campaigns both at the wind tunnel and in the field.
Qualifications
Youll have...
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Foundational background in thermal systems (heat transfer thermodynamics fluid dynamics).
4 years of experience using modeling tools of various scales (GT Python MATLAB/Simulink Dymola TAITherm or similar).
Experience with basic programming best practices (e.g. readable reusable code).
Experience working with high voltage powertrain and thermal systems
Experience diagnosing and repairing HVAC components and systems
Safe management of glycol AC refrigerant and oilbased liquids and gases
Knowledge of thermal and fluid measurement sensor installation and calibration
Experience with data acquisition systems and related sensors
Can interpret and create wiring diagrams for test fixture construction
Even better you may have...
Graduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on thermal engineering or energy systems.
Realworld product development experience using tests to design validate and continuously improve a thermal system used by customers every day.
Deep experience with refrigeration systems (compressors heat exchangers valves sensors charge and oil management) applied to automotive products.
Deep experience with HVAC design (hardware control strategies energy flows within the cabin glass properties).
Experience modeling nonlinear flow/energy circuits with first principles.
Familiarity with battery motor/inverter and electronics thermal/electrical models.
Familiarity using 3D CAD software collaboratively (NX Catia 3DX).
Proficiency using collaborative work tracking tools such as JIRA Confluence and GitHub
Testing/laboratory experience with refrigeration loops coolant and air circuits.
An eagerness to work crossfunctionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team.
A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.
Experience with controls methods for automotive thermal systems
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.
This position is a leadership level 6.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: 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. 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.
Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LIHybrid #LIJD2
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
