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Ford Pro · 8 hours ago

Propulsion Systems Design and Systems Engineer

2101 Village Rd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Ford Pro is a company dedicated to shaping the future of mobility through innovative electrified propulsion systems. The Research & Advanced Engineering Propulsion Design and Systems Engineer will develop and test advanced propulsion technologies for electrified vehicles, leading cross-functional teams and ensuring the integration of electrified components.

AutomotiveFleet ManagementSoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead technology development workstreams for advanced propulsion technologies and systems for electrified applications such as hybrid electric (e.g. EREVs, FHEVs, PHEVs) and electric vehicles

Utilize electrified propulsion expertise to design advanced propulsion systems and architectures based on system-level tradeoffs and vehicle-level attributes, such as vehicle fuel economy, performance, drivability, and NVH

Lead cross functional teams (e.g. battery, motor, driveline, high voltage system, edrivetrain, controls, calibration, simulation, thermal) to develop requirements and design verification plans, assess attributes and robustness for new electrified technology including full vehicle design, build and/or test

Assess propulsion system design trade-offs between thermal, packaging, NVH and hardware/software solutions and impact to vehicle performance, range/fuel economy, and cooling in collaboration with vehicle simulation, thermal, and component teams

Collect and analyze propulsion system and vehicle data to optimize the propulsion system design and ensure requirements and attributes are achieved

Apply systems engineering and problem-solving tools and methods (Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, DFMEA) for system and technology concept development, cascading requirements and project scoping

Use customer-focused design principles to develop advanced propulsion technologies

Prepare and present technical project reviews to management

Scope new technology projects and/or workstreams by defining development workplans, identifying resource needs and identifying the business case

Work with Ford and supplier engineering teams to guide the development of new technologies through stage-gated technology development, including identification and resolution of key technical challenges for integration of the technology into Ford products

Identify and engineer technology interfaces, ideal functions, noise factors, requirements and failure modes

Develop and evaluate design concepts to meet key technology attributes and use cases including application of customer vehicle data analytics

Conduct competitive benchmarking assessments

Develop technology design verification test plans to evaluate technology attributes, performance and robustness

Execute technology design verification testing through simulation, bench and full vehicle testing

Qualification

Electrified propulsion systemsSystems engineeringCross-functional team leadershipMechanical engineeringData analysisVehicle controls systemsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeamwork skillsLeadership skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or equivalent engineering degree

2 years prior experience in electrified propulsion systems and/or components engineering, testing and analysis

Ability and interest to design clean-sheet advanced propulsion systems

Demonstrated experience working with cross functional teams and driving development issues to resolution

Hands-on experience in conducting bench and vehicle-level tests

Strong problem-solving, leadership, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills

Motivated to learn and contribute quickly

Self-motivated with eagerness to take on responsibility, deliver results with minimal supervision, and manage multiple workstreams concurrently in an effective and efficient manner

Strong leadership, teamwork, and collaboration skills with ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Strong communicator capable of presenting effectively to varied technical audiences

Preferred

M.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or related field

Passion for and understanding of all electrified powertrain systems (battery, motor, thermal)

Previous experience in fast-paced work environment focusing on propulsion systems, e.g. start-up company or Formula SAE team or similar work experience

Significant vehicle level development, powertrain, and individual component design experience

Experience designing, developing and testing hardware from first idea to real world

Ability to use basic physics to predict torque, power and energy required for different use cases

Proficient understanding of automotive systems and hybrid powertrain architectures and ability to understand nuance and tradeoffs between various applications

Strong systems engineering skills and propulsion systems technical background

Experience in propulsion engineering or comparable engineering role such as electrified system design, build, test, controls and/or calibration

Knowledge of key powertrain sub-systems with emphasis on electrified propulsion systems Understanding of electrical architecture on a vehicle system level, e.g. how different modules interface/communicate in current and future connected vehicle environments

Understanding of electrified propulsion systems functionality and vehicle attribute trade-offs

Familiarity with vehicle controls systems and vehicle energy management

Ability to manage competing technology attributes at a system level and cascade attribute requirements to system level design requirements

Experience using data acquisition systems, data processing and analysis for design, development, and validation of propulsion systems

Demonstrated track record of delivering new technologies to vehicle programs

Willingness and ability to travel to vehicle proving ground sites and test labs

Experience with or willingness to learn the following skills: ATI Vision, Software development experience in C, C++, Python, Matlab/Simulink or equivalent, WORQ / ELMS work / test requests, CAD / Teamcenter Engineering