The Electrified Powertrain Engineering Team is currently looking for a highly qualified and motivated engineer to join the Ford Team in the position of HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) HIL (Hardware in the Loop) Development Engineer. This position will be responsible for the development of HIL-based Electrified Powertrain Development Tools and the methods to apply those tools to the design and verification process. Position candidates should have a keen interest in analytical engineering work, but will also have the opportunity to interface with vehicle test activities.
Responsibilities:
Develop advanced novel hybrid powertrain CAE tools to support development and validation in a HIL environment of next generation hybrid system controls and calibrations that deliver On Board Diagnostic requirements and balance performance and fuel economy attributes
Develop techniques to optimize vehicle-level control system operation for attribute delivery
Develop and document HIL calibration optimization and validation processes
Identify and develop plant model capability and control system integration for future design technologies and processes, and implementation/planning to deliver those models
Develop processes to improve the analysis of prototype test vehicle data through model and hardware correlation
Perform HIL calibration development and validation procedures
Job Requirements:
Basic Qualifications:
Masters of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
2+ years of experience with Powertrain Model Development and Analysis Delivery
2+ years hands developing powertrain models and performing power, efficiency, and thermal analysis using model simulation packages such as; Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow, Dymola, Mode Frontier, Modelica
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
2+ years experience with Powertrain Model Development on Hybrid applications
Strong statistical application knowledge
Familiarity with On Board Diagnostics, Fuel Economy, Electric Vehicle Range, and Emission Regulatory Requirements Worldwide
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Self- motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks
The distance between imagination and … creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. When you join the Ford team discover all the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader. You’ll become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.
Visa sponsorship may be available for this position
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