Job Description
In this position...
As a Range Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of sustainable transportation by validating the performance and reliability of Ford's electric vehicles. You will plan and execute comprehensive vehicle-level testing, focusing on range and performance, to ensure our EVs meet and exceed expectations. By collaborating across functional teams, you will drive improvements in testing methodologies and measurement precision, ultimately contributing to the development of world-class electric vehicles.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
- Execute comprehensive vehicle-level testing for powertrain performance, range, and efficiency, including EPA/WLTP range and coastdown procedures
- Collaborate closely with homologation, calibration, range, thermal, powertrain and aerodynamics teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment of testing efforts
- Drive improvements in testing methodologies and measurement techniques to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Travel to support program milestones, validation activities, and specialized testing at various locations.
- Support chassis dynamometer lab commissioning, calibrations and maintenance to ensure equipment accurate and reliable testing.
- Precisely instrument vehicles and subsystems, ensuring accurate data acquisition during testing.
- Create comprehensive test documentation, including detailed test plans, methodologies, data acquisition procedures, and post-processing steps.
- Validate vehicle-level software and hardware changes related to vehicle energy management and range estimation
- Stay up to date on industry standards and regulations (SAE, EPA/CARB, WLTP)
Qualifications
You'll have...
- B.S. or diploma in Aerodynamics/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience with dynamometer or aerodynamics testing
- Experience with vehicle product development cycles and the role of testing
- Fundamental understanding of dynamometers or load cells, + DAQ/CAN systems such as DEWESoft/ VBOX/Vector/ATI/dSpace/ETAS test suites
- Basic Proficiency in any of Python, Matlab, or similar data analysis tools
- Experience with instrumentation sensor characteristics
- Familiarity with SAE test procedures and 40 CFR Part 1066 regulations
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Confluence, and Jira applications
Even better, you may have...
- 2+ years of experience in motorsports
- 3+ year of experience homologating and launching a new product
- Experience with controls strategies for vehicle powertrain/dynamics systems
- Ability to create clear and concise test reports and present findings to technical audiences
- Experience working with motor, hub, chassis dynamometers or similar R&D lab environments
- An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
- A systematic approach to problem-solving in a testing environment, with a passion for continuous improvement in test procedures and data analysis
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, 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 Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 6.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP4
This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .
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. 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.
Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.
