Product Development Engineer - Automatic Transmission Calibration Product Engineer

Ford Global Career Site
Livonia, MI

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In this position...

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more.

Ford Product Development is looking for talented Transmission Calibration Engineers to launch new powertrain technologies (ICE, PHEV, FHEV) that require customer focused software and calibration to deliver Ford’s promise of an exciting driving experience. Ford is driven by the desire to be a leader in technologies such as advanced propulsion systems and their integration with vehicle dynamic control, active safety, and driver assistance systems. By bringing the best and brightest team together to deliver these sophisticated technologies, Ford will lead the pack in delivering the highest quality products that drive customer satisfaction.

This position focuses on Automatic Transmission Calibration with a strong emphasis on drivability using both internal and external metrics. This position focuses on integrating electro-hydraulic controls, software validation, scheduling, clutch pressure control, and delivery of best-in-class overall drivability.  

The ideal candidate will assist in the development of software, control system requirements, and production ready calibrations.

What you'll do…

  • Design automatic transmission calibrations that meet drivability and durability requirements.
  • Design and Implement customer facing propulsion features that drive excitement for the product.
  • Develop and maintain calibration DVM’s and DVP&R using in vehicle or dynamometer calibration data as appropriate.
  • Provide leadership to vehicle programs for the resolution of transmission calibration issues.
  • Assist in the development of software and control system requirements.
  • Support for quality investigations.
  • Embrace working in a team environment of calibrators working towards common approaches and best practices. 
  • Collaborate with engineers to develop control systems and calibration approaches for future programs, including new hybrid architectures.
  • Perform analysis of quality data (warranty and customer satisfaction surveys) and connected vehicle information to drive quality improvements for current and future products.
  • Develop and monitor the use of connected data tools/dashboards to identify trends and generate quality action plans.
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