Research and Advanced Electrified Propulsion Systems Engineer

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In this position...

Develop and integrate innovative next-generation electrified powertrain systems and technologies for future products with an emphasis on groundbreaking electrified vehicles. Our Research and Advanced Engineering (R&A) organization is growing and is in search of outstanding first-principles-driven individuals to help shape the direction of our next-generation electrified propulsion systems.

As part of a fast-paced team that designs new electrified powertrains from scratch (including pioneering platforms like the first electric F-150 and other highly confidential advanced vehicle programs) successful applicants will bridge the gap between high-level systems architecture and hands-on prototype execution. You will lead the physical functional and controls integration of advanced subsystems (including energy storage drive units power electronics and thermal systems) and develop systems-level tradeoffs to optimize vehicle-level attributes.

This role is ideal for engineers who love clean-sheet development and want a highly hands-on role in developing new prototype vehicles where the answer isnt always known.

What youll do...

Clean-Sheet System Architecture: Provide systems engineering expertise for advanced propulsion designs including understanding how subsystem sizing high-voltage architectures thermal limits and packaging affect vehicle-level attributes (such as performance range efficiency and charging behavior).

Subsystem Sizing & Selection: Work with component simulation and vehicle program teams to size select and define subsystem architectures for advanced propulsion systems based on multiple competing priorities (e.g. power energy mass thermal capacity cost).

Prototype Integration & Commissioning: Support the integration wiring/control interfacing and initial commissioning of advanced propulsion subsystems (energy storage drive units thermal management power electronics and controls) into advanced prototype vehicles breadboards and dyno test beds.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead cross-functional projects (including e-motor power electronics energy storage driveline high-voltage distribution thermal management controls calibration and simulation) to develop requirements attribute assessments robustness assessments and design verification plans.

Trade-off Analysis: Work with vehicle simulation thermal and component teams to assess propulsion system design tradeoffs between thermal packaging NVH and hardware/software solutions.

Hands-on Testing & Troubleshooting: Perform hands-on troubleshooting and diagnostics on prototype vehicles and benches when things dont work as planned.

Data-Driven Design: Collect and analyze propulsion system and vehicle test data (from lab benches dynos and on-road testing) to optimize and validate the holistic propulsion system design.

Systems Engineering Rigor: Apply systems engineering and problem-solving tools and methods (Boundary Diagrams P-Diagrams DFMEAs) for system and technology concept development cascading requirements and project scoping.

Technical Reviews: Prepare and present concise technical project reviews to senior management and technical leadership.

Youll have...

B.S. in Mechanical Aerospace Engineering Physics or related field

2 years prior experience with electrified systems including the sizing packaging testing and integration of powertrain subsystems (e.g. energy storage drive units power electronics or thermal systems; can include college-level work like Formula SAE)

Ability and interest to design clean-sheet advanced propulsion systems using first principles approach to component selection and design

Demonstrated experience working with cross functional teams and driving development issues to resolution

Hands-on experience in conducting bench and vehicle-level tests

Passion for and understanding of all electrified powertrain systems (battery motor thermal)

Work includes office work testing in labs and in vehicle locally and at Ford Providing Grounds.

Even better you may have...

Motivated to learn and contribute quickly

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools (Excel Word Power Point Project)

Willingness and ability to travel to remote Vehicle Proving Ground sites

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 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

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 salary grade 6 and ranges from $74300-$124500.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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