Ford Motor Company

Product Development Technician

Ford Motor Company$65K — $109K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • 2+ years of experience with diesel and gasoline engine operation.
  • 3+ years of dynamometer testing experience in various categories like Assembly and Durability.
  • Familiarity with communication nodes for multiple computer control systems.
  • Knowledge of calibration tools such as ETAS/INCA.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct Calibration, Development, and Durability testing for engines and powertrains using dynamometers.
  • Perform complex testing including EGR, Pre-ignition, and Transmission Calibration.
  • Troubleshoot and modify engines and various test articles as needed.
  • Maintain and perform minor repairs on laboratory equipment.
  • Understand and operate pressure, temperature, and torque measuring systems.
  • Control and manage data acquisition systems in real time.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with flexibility in working locations.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge engine technology.
  • Engagement in diverse testing and development tasks.
  • Potential for career advancement within a well-known automotive manufacturer.
  • Exposure to advanced engineering systems and tools.
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this position...

This position is a Product Development Technician, that includes work in Calibration, Development, and Durability testing of Engines, Powertrains, and/or Transmissions. The individual must possess strong problem solving skills, sound mechanical background and attention to detail.

What you'll do...
  • Conduct Calibration, Development, and Durability testing of Engines, Powertrains, and/or Transmissions using a Dynamometer and associated Emissions, Combustion Analysis, and Environmental testing systems.
  • EGR, Cyl/Cyl distribution, Pre-ignition, PT calibration testing, Transmission Calibration testing, Shift profile and calibration testing, Transient testing, Durability, Cold and Hot environmental testing.
  • Must have a working knowledge of general diesel and gasoline engine operation; Perform troubleshooting and modifications to engines and various other test articles.
  • Perform maintenance and minor repair of laboratory equipment.
  • Understand Pressure, Temperature, and Torque measuring systems and controls.
  • Understand and operate multiple computer systems controlling the operation and data acquisition systems in real time.
  • 2+ year experience working with general diesel and gasoline engine operation.
  • 3+ years' of experience in testing Gasoline/Diesel Engines/Powertrains with dynamometers in one or more of the following categories: Assembly, Development, Mapping, Durability, Certification, Powertrain and Environmental Development

This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $65,100-$109,300.

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.

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. #LI-Hybrid

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Responsibilities

In this position...
  • Conduct Calibration, Development, and Durability testing of Engines, Powertrains, and/or Transmissions using a Dynamometer and associated Emissions, Combustion Analysis, and Environmental testing systems.
  • EGR, Cyl/Cyl distribution, Pre-ignition, PT calibration testing, Transmission Calibration testing, Shift profile and calibration testing, Transient testing, Durability, Cold and Hot environmental testing.
  • Must have a working knowledge of general diesel and gasoline engine operation; Perform troubleshooting and modifications to engines and various other test articles.
  • Perform maintenance and minor repair of laboratory equipment.
  • Understand Pressure, Temperature, and Torque measuring systems and controls.
  • Understand and operate multiple computer systems controlling the operation and data acquisition systems in real time.


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • 2+ year experience working with general diesel and gasoline engine operation.
  • 3+ years' of experience in testing Gasoline/Diesel Engines/Powertrains with dynamometers in one or more of the following categories: Assembly, Development, Mapping, Durability, Certification, Powertrain and Environmental Development
  • Ability to understand and use communication nodes to control multiple computer control systems (ATI Vision, ADACS, CAS, DSP, INCA, and Horiba) ETAS/INCA - Calibration Tools.

Even better, you may have...

  • Dyna cell installation and support systems (air handling, environmental, cooling). Autotest and Caltool - Ability to enter Fuel tables, Spark tables, and engine calibration tables.
  • Expertise with the operation and troubleshooting of ADACS test control and data acquisition system.
  • Knowledge of ADACS spreadsheet for automated testing of prototype engines.
  • Ability to build/troubleshoot tests & alarms.
  • Ability to navigate through the ADACS library and upload tests.
  • Ability to navigate through PUMA 2.0 control systems
  • Ability to operate Emissions Analyzers - Fast-FID, Fast-NOX, Fast-Co2 analyzers, Opacity Meter/Smoke Meter, CAS - Combustion Analyze.
  • Ability to troubleshoot Engines/Powertrains, procedures, and Dynamometer testing equipment problems and conduct or coordinate repairs.
  • Related use of scopes, Volt/Ohm meter and other engine diagnostic equipment.
  • Must have a strong knowledge of current Gasoline and Diesel engines and their emissions and performance.
  • Ability Conduct and monitor DQA/PQA checks and ensure Calibration compliance.
  • Ability to read CAD/prints for exhaust layout. Diagrams for electrical and vacuum information.

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1903
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