Ford Motor Company · 10 hours ago
Refrigerant Sub System Core Engineer
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in automotive innovation, seeking a Refrigerant Sub System Core Engineer to join their Global Thermal Systems and Mounts team. The role involves developing and testing thermal and refrigerant subsystems to ensure performance, durability, and efficiency, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance vehicle thermal efficiency.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead Thermal Management and Refrigerant Subsystem (TMSS & RSS) testing to support deliverables at program milestones
Work with program team to calibrate/optimize system performance for comfort and efficiency
Analyze bench and vehicle testing data to assess system performance, durability, and efficiency
Capture lessons learned from bench testing and incorporate for future system optimization
Willingness to be hands-on dealing with engineering and testing activities / issues in a Ford or supplier laboratory
Lead and Support CAE development for Refrigerant Subsystem analysis to reduce and optimize physical testing
Global Travel may be required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related degree
2+ years of experience with Thermal or Refrigerant (TMSS, RSS) development
Preferred
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related degree
5+ years of experience with automotive Thermal or Refrigerant (TMSS, RSS) development
Experience with interactions between thermal expansion valves, refrigerant/oil quantities, condensing efficiency, compressor capacity, and chillers to conduct trade off analysis
Ability to resolve complex issues and effectively communicate to management
Ability to communicate clearly and express new ideas
Understand/ have deep knowledge of thermal systems/attribute & components for vehicles (Heat Pumps; Battery /Electronics Cooling; Energy Recovery & Thermal Load Reduction; Control Systems)
Understanding of control systems, equipment PLC, CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc
Proficiency in TcVis Mockup, 3DX, Teamcenter, FEDE
Proficiency in Date Acquisition Software (IPEMotion, ATI, etc.)
Demonstrate delivery of results
Ability to balance objectives and resolve conflicts
Working knowledge of FMEA's, 8-D's, 6-Panels
Knowledge of MS Office Tools
Benefits
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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
Recent News
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