Ford Motor Company · 3 hours ago
Powertrain Cooling/Climate Testing Engineer
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in automotive manufacturing, committed to building a better world. They are seeking a Powertrain Cooling/Climate Testing Engineer to verify vehicle thermal performance and ensure that hardware and software subsystem requirements are met through testing.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for overall vehicle thermal system sign-off including Wind Tunnel Testing and Road Development
Work with the propulsion (ICE/xEV) teams to develop key parameters of calibration as it relates to Climate Control
Work with Dual Automatic Temperature Control team on calibration development
Work with hardware teams to ensure components and sub-systems meets requirements to deliver expected climate performance
Analyze test data to ensure vehicle is exhibiting expected behavior and passing all requirements
Troubleshoot any short falls in performance and propose solutions
Document/incorporate lessons learned
Understand and apply Thermal/Cabin System CAE tools (i.e. A/C, Heater, and battery thermal simulations)
Coordinate Vehicle testing to support Program Timing Milestones
Plan and Execute Vehicle Wind Tunnel testing and Supplier data analysis
Plan and Execute Vehicle Road Trip testing
Ensure all the climate control comfort strategies are implemented in programs as applicable
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Computer Engineering
3+ years of experience in hands on vehicle level attribute development or vehicle testing
Clear understanding of entire Climate Control refrigerant and Air Handling systems and how they interact with vehicle subsystems
Must understand interactions with ICE/xEV vehicle systems
Preferred
M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
3+ years' experience in automotive climate control including Dual Automatic Temperature Control and heat pump systems
Familiar with powertrain calibration methods and tools
Familiar with software integration test tools (i.e. CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, ATI)
Familiar with automotive communication standards (i.e. CAN/CAN-FD/Automotive Ethernet)
Knowledge of Ford engineering processes and systems (i.e. TPOTs, GPDS)
Benefits
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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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