Description

Job Description

Ford Performance is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of automotive innovation and performance. We are driven by a passion for motorsports and a commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology to the track and the road. We are looking for an experienced, talented, and highly motivated Powertrain Controls Engineer to join our Global Motorsports department, based in Allen Park, Michigan.

In this position...

You will help develop, test and deliver world class powertrain controls software used to power our teams to race wins and championships across the globe.

This is a hybrid role requiring at least 4 days per week in the Allen Park, MI office.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• ICE/Hybrid/EV powertrain controls development for both professional and customer racing vehicles.
• Vehicle level controls development (traction control, drivability, torque management, etc...).
• Develop simulation environments for HiL (Hardware in the loop), SiL (Software in the loop) and DiL (Driver in the loop) testing.
• Engine and driveline model creation to assist with off-line software development and testing.
• Trackside calibration tool development.
• Support track testing as required.
• Innovation of new technologies allowable within the boundaries imposed by appropriate race sanctioning bodies.

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or an equivalent technical degree.
• 2+ years of experience in automotive powertrain controls development.
• Must hold or be eligible for a passport. International and Domestic travel may be required.

Even better, you may have...

• Experience using Bosch Motorsport, Motec, Cosworth and Mclaren Hardware and Software.
• Professional motorsport experience (IMSA, WEC, F1, WRC, NASCAR, Indycar).
• Formula SAE experience very highly preferred.
• Preferred candidate has experience using CAN tools to collect and analyze vehicle communication data, and the ability to create, read, and modify CAN drivers and CAN message database.
• Proficiency with MATLAB & Simulink.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex dynamic systems and design control algorithms to meet performance targets.
• Strong overall knowledge of vehicle and powertrain functions.
• Proficiency in C#, Python, MATLAB, VBA, or an equivalent programming language.
• Possess a competitive spirt, can-do attitude, and interest in professional and amateur Motorsports at a technical level.
• Strong team player, ability to work with multiple suppliers, and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with high responsibility.
• Detail oriented self-starter and problem solver.

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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here.

This position is a range of salary grades 5-8.

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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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 four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-LC2