Product Development Engineer - Test Engineering

About the role

We collaborate with system and components design and release engineers from cross-functional teams to complete design verification test plans. We conduct physical dyno and vehicle testing onsite and at third-party facilities. We work with systems engineering teams on application requirements, test plans, results, and root cause analysis with Redesign Verification for the transmission system. We lead teardown and sign-off for durability test completion and failure investigations from dyno testing, coordinating with systems and component engineering teams. We develop and conduct warranty investigation testing in vehicles, dynos, and other locations. We investigate automotive root causes via testing and data gathering and post-processing. We practice continual process improvement through our test methods, requirements, and FMEA workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with system and components design and release engineers from cross-functional teams to complete design verification test plans.
• Conduct physical dyno and vehicle testing onsite and at third-party facilities.
• Collaborate with systems engineering teams on application requirements, test plans, results, and root cause analysis with Redesign Verification for the transmission system.
• Lead teardown and sign-off for durability test completion and failure investigations from dyno testing, coordinating with systems and component engineering teams.
• Develop and conduct warranty investigation testing in vehicles, dynos, and other locations.
• Investigate automotive root causes via testing and data gathering and post-processing.
• Practice continual process improvement through our test methods, requirements, and FMEA workstreams.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) or related field
• 5+ years in Systems Engineering, preferably with transmissions, some of which includes testing and development work
• Experience with vehicle or dyno development work preferred

Qualifications

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Confidence in ability to summarize test plan and results appropriately for the audience
• Experience with FMEA approach, testing, and development preferred
• Working knowledge of ATI Vision, Matlab, and Minitab useful
• MBSE (Model Based System Engineering - i.e. Magic Draw)

Skills

• Knowledge of systems engineering principles
• Basic understanding of electrified powertrain system function and attributes at the subsystem and vehicle levels (desirable but not required)
• Strong GPDS (Global Product Development System) knowledge
• Proactive, self-starter that can handle multiple assignments at a time
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, self-motivated to deliver results with minimal direction
• Desire to lead cross-functional working teams
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent writing, speaking, interpersonal skills, and presentation

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized backup 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. 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.

Pay

Potential salary can range from $65,100-$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.

Schedule

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.