Engine Performance Development Engineer

Posted 8 Days Ago
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Dearborn, MI, USA
Hybrid
74K-166K Annually
Junior
Automotive
The Role
Design and execute engine dynamometer test plans to validate combustion, mechanical function, durability, and performance. Collaborate cross-functionally, analyze combustion data, prepare results for presentations, and work hands-on with engine hardware and instrumentation.
Summary Generated by Built In

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In this position...

Engine Performance Development (EPD) is responsible for verifying the engine attributes related to combustion, mechanical function, and durability. In this department we use engine dynamometers to test and validate these attributes.  Our work includes optimization of engine control settings to improve fuel economy and performance, validating the engines durability by performing cycle-based testing, and establishing advertised power and torque for regulatory agencies and marketing.  This is a hands-on job that allows individuals to work directly with engine hardware.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

  • Design and execute test plans to validate engine attributes
  • Work with cross functional groups to execute test plans
  • Prepare test data for presentations to various cross functional team members
Qualifications

You'll have...

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field 
  • Experience in engine design or knowledge of engine functions
  • Background knowledge of engine testing and instrumentation
  • Familiarity of data processing tools, combustion data analysis, and engine controls and calibration

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 6-8 and ranges from $74,300 - $166,200. 

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

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 who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. 

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Experience in engine design or knowledge of engine functions
  • Background knowledge of engine testing and instrumentation
  • Familiarity with data processing tools, combustion data analysis, and engine controls and calibration
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States (visa sponsorship not available)

Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ford Motor Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Ford Motor Company.

  • Pay Growth & Progression The 2023 UAW–Ford agreement delivered immediate raises, restored cost-of-living adjustments, and accelerated progression to top rates for many hourly roles. These changes improved earnings trajectories compared with pre-2023 levels.
  • Healthcare Strength Hourly employees retained very low employee cost-sharing under the 2023–2028 UAW–Ford agreement, and salaried materials describe comprehensive day‑one medical, dental, and prescription coverage. Mental-health support and family‑building benefits add depth to the overall health package.
  • Retirement Support U.S. salaried roles feature a notable 401(k) contribution and match structure, and post‑2023 updates increased retirement contributions for many UAW‑represented employees. Together these elements strengthen long‑term financial security.

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Year Founded: 1903

What We Do

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