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Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
Product Development Engineer – Power Supply System Calibration position offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, MI). Develop electrical charging system calibration in the powertrain control module for gas engines, EVs and Hybrids (Low voltage side) including developing calibration for alternator control torque manager, engine idle stability for electrical transients, alternator voltage set point controls, and alternator diagnostics. Release the calibration into Ford system software. Support powertrain development trips for engine calibration by modifying alternator calibration to assist in meeting engine performance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Development of calibration for alternator control torque manager, engine idle stability for electrical transients, alternator voltage set point controls, and alternator diagnostics
- Release the calibration into Ford system software
- Support powertrain development trips for engine calibration
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related Engineering field
- 3+ years of experience in Product Development preferably in Calibration
- Experience performing electrical control system calibration in the automotive industry using ATI vision and INCA
- Experience gathering vehicle CAN and LIN network data using Vector CANalyzer and Intrepid tools
- Knowledge of CAN/CAN-FD AUTOSAR and Cyber securities
- Familiar with CANalyzer and CANoe tool for testing, and CAPL script for field debugging
- Familiar with Matlab modeling, code generation, debugging and model testing
- Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related Engineering field
- Proficiency with modeling tools (ex. Matlab, Simulink)
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 childcare 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 range salary grades 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.
Domestic relocation 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 with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.
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About UsAt Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.About the TeamFord Product Development is utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that will delight our customers. Our employees are laser-focused on bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. From autonomy and electrification, to smart mobility technologies, our Product Development teams around the world are working together with excitement to make smart vehicles for a smart world.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering field
- 3 or more years of product development experience, preferably in calibration
- Experience performing electrical control system calibration in the automotive industry using ATI Vision and INCA
- Experience gathering vehicle CAN and LIN network data using Vector CANalyzer and Intrepid tools
- Knowledge of CAN, CAN-FD, AUTOSAR, and cybersecurity
- Familiarity with CANalyzer and CANoe for testing, and CAPL scripting for field debugging
- Familiarity with MATLAB modeling, code generation, debugging, and model testing
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering field
- Proficiency with modeling tools such as MATLAB and Simulink
Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with options that include zero-premium plans, free mental health support, and wellness resources. For represented hourly employees, health plans are described as low-cost with strong coverage value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions is available from day one, alongside life and disability coverage. Pension eligibility in certain situations and financial-planning support reinforce long‑term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp‑up program for returning parents, reflect a family‑focused package. Flexible Family Care days and generous time‑off options help address short‑term caregiving and personal needs.
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