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Powertrain Calibration Engineer

Lensa
Dearborn, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026
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In this position...

We are looking for highly motivated powertrain calibration engineers to deliver fuel economy, emissions, OBD, and drivability attributes on many different internal combustion and hybrid powertrain programs.

What you'll do...

  • Calibration and development of leading edge aftertreatment technologies for PM, NOx, HC, and CO reduction for gasoline powertrains to meet global emissions and OBD requirements
  • Evaluate and assess vehicle attributes (performance, fuel economy, emissions, diagnostics, NVH) on vehicles and engine dynamometer test cells
  • Modify powertrain control calibrations to improve fuel economy, performance, emissions, and diagnostics
  • Design and conduct tests to validate engine and vehicle fuel economy, performance, emissions, and diagnostics
  • Conduct vehicle testing and development at remote locations in Arizona, Colorado, and Northern Canada

You'll have...

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • 2 years of experience in Powertrain Calibration
  • 1 years' experience with one more of the following software tools: ETAS, ATI, or MATLAB

Even better, you may have...

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • 5 years of experience in Powertrain Calibration
  • Strong understanding and experience with Accurate Technologies, Inc. (ATI), or similar, testing and data acquisition tools and software
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
  • Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

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 range of salary grades 6-8.

For More Information On Salary And Benefits, Click Here

https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1

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.

This position is hybrid (onsite four days per week) for candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location.

Requisition ID : 53368

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

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