Powertrain Test Engineer

In this position. . .
In this role, you will work in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment, developing cutting-edge powertrains that compete on racetracks around the world. You will bridge the gap between simulation and reality, ensuring our engines and drivelines meet the rigorous demands of global motorsport competition.

What you’ll do. . .

• Create and manage steady-state and transient test cycles, including race simulations, calibration automation, and performance benchmarking. 
• Execute hardware, calibration, and controls development tests on engine and driveline test cells. 
• Develop new standards and processes for software, calibration, and hardware sign-off to improve efficiency and accuracy. 
• Manage instrumentation and data acquisition systems across multiple cells and programs.
• Schedule cell upgrades, Unit Under Test (UUT) changes, and hardware durability tests. 
• Oversee the full data lifecycle, including collection, storage, and result extraction, ensuring timely delivery to accompanying engineering teams. 
• Generate detailed reports, manage test data, and maintain rigorous documentation for record-keeping. 
• Manage engine sign-offs for customer race engines, serving as the final quality gate before delivery.

You’ll have…

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or an equivalent technical degree. 
• 3+ years of professional experience in race or high-performance powertrain testing. 
• Solid understanding of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and driveline components.
• Strong understanding of basic data acquisition principles, sensor types, CAN bus architecture, and general automotive electronics.
• Proficient knowledge of manufacturing processes and the ability to accurately interpret complex engineering blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with AVL Puma, AVL Concerto, AVL Indicom, or equivalent testing software. 
• Must hold or be eligible for a passport. International and domestic travel may be required to support racing activities.

Even better, you may have...

• Experience using Bosch Motorsport, Motec, Cosworth, and McLaren hardware and software.
• Proficiency in C#, Python, MATLAB, VBA, or an equivalent programming language for data analysis and automation.
• Exposure to motorsport or aerospace wiring practices (Mil-Spec).
• Participation in Formula SAE (FSAE) is very highly preferred.
• Possess a competitive spirit, a "can-do" attitude, and a genuine personal interest in motorsports.

 

What You’ll Receive in Return…

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 

This position is at salary grade 6 and ranges from $72,480 to $ 121,440

 This position is at salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480 to $141,360

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

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Visa sponsorship is not 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.

This position is hybrid. Candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location may be required to be on-site four or more days per week.

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