Hybrid Engineer, Thermal Systems

at Ford Motor Company

• Job title: Engineer, Thermal Systems
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $84,480 - $162,120 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dearborn, United States

About the role

• Engineer developing vehicle thermal systems for Ford, ensuring optimal performance through testing and design collaboration. Leading projects from inception to engineering sign-off.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the vehicle thermal systems through analytical tools and processes from the program inception through the design sign-off
• Lead the vehicle verification via prototype testing to achieve the final engineering sign-off
• Interact with the Design and Release team to make sure the thermal properties of the vehicle's components meet the corporate requirements
• Act as the liaison between the wind tunnel and the Thermal Systems Engineering team
• Assist in managing the Wind Tunnel schedule from the TSE side
• Manage the TSE instrumentation and data acquisition equipment
• Support the development of introductory training courses for all Thermal Systems engineers to teach how to set up ATI equipment and perform basic troubleshooting steps to resolve issues
• Lead and/or support trips for testing at APG or other facilities
• Act as a liaison between Roush and TSE, informing Roush team of TSE priorities
• Work with Ford Safety to confirm safe instrumentation practices are followed, both at the wind tunnel and other facilities (e.g., test tracks, etc.)
• Support Core Projects aimed at increasing efficiency for TSE

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical, Chemical, or similar
• Foundational background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Good communication skills, verbal and written (English language)
• On-site attendance. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the core U.S. work hours
• 1-3 years hands-on experience and proficiency in vehicle thermal simulation, system design, and/or testing
• Familiarity with major OEM/Ford product development process
• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Design & Release Engineer or a Systems Engineer is a plus

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.