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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.

You'll have...

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ year experience working with general diesel and gasoline engine operation.
• Must be able to work Day Shift - 7:00am - 3:30pm
• This role is 5 days in office a week not hybrid

Even better, if you have …

Preferred

• 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
• Dyna cell installation and support systems (air handling, environmental, cooling).

Autotest and Caltool:

• Ability to enter Fuel tables, Spark tables, and engine calibration tables.
• 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.
• 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.

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 child care 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 5 and ranges from $63,480 - $106,680.

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.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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.

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.