Hybrid Propulsion Application Engineer

Join a dedicated team at the forefront of automotive propulsion system development. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Hybrid Propulsion Application Engineer to drive the development of our next-generation hybrid powertrain systems for world-class consumer and commercial vehicles.

What You'Ll Do…

• Spearhead the definition, development, and system requirements for next-generation hybrid powertrains.
• Lead comprehensive power-pack sizing and attribute trade-off studies using CAE simulation modeling to achieve an optimal balance of performance, efficiency, and cost.
• Utilize CAE methods to simulate performance, fuel economy, all electric range to support advanced studies for potential Cycle Plan incorporation 
• Define cutting-edge powertrain architectures and cascade system-level targets to component teams to meet and exceed vehicle attribute goals for fuel economy, performance, and range.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical experts across battery, motor, controls, and calibration teams to optimize component designs and reduce system losses.
• Develop and present clear, data-driven system trade-off studies to senior management to guide strategic engineering and business decisions.
• Develop System Power, Combined Torque, and Wheel Torque curves by combining Internal Combustion Engine and Electric Motor contributions. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical)
• Significant experience with CAE simulation tools modeling vehicle systems for performance and fuel economy analysis.
• Knowledge of Electrified Propulsion Systems and their key subsystems, especially PowerSplit Hybrid architectures.
• Experience with core automotive engineering concepts and product development processes.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, driving technical issues to a successful resolution.
• Experience communicating complex technical information concisely in executive-level reviews.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in an Electrified Propulsion Systems engineering role.
• Expertise in simulation modeling of hybrid vehicles to predict and optimize for Fuel Economy, All-Electric Range (AER), and performance attributes.
• Advanced proficiency with analytical and CAE tools, particularly Matlab and Simulink, and experience with integrated vehicle simulation environments.
• Deep understanding of EV & Hybrid powertrain system functionality and attributes at both the subsystem and full-vehicle levels.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in the ambiguous and fast-paced environment of advanced program development.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills; a self-motivated individual eager to take responsibility and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of powertrain controls, calibration, and the forward-model development process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to organize multiple inputs into a succinct summary.

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 salary grade range 7-8.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1
 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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