Ford Racing Engine Performance Development Engineer
Core
Develop and execute engine test plans to validate fuel economy, performance, durability, combustion strategy, and system architecture for cutting-edge racing powertrains.
Role type
Engine Performance Development Engineer
Builds
Racing powertrains
Domain
Automotive / Racing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
engine testing plan development, cross-functional team coordination, test compliance management, data analysis, trend identification, technical reporting, tool development
Preferred skills
calibration software usage, data acquisition principles, automotive electronics knowledge, programming
Technologies
MATLAB, AVL Concerto, AVL Puma, AVL Indicom, C#, Python, VBA
Responsibilities
Develop engine testing plans for validation of fuel economy, performance, durability, combustion strategy, and engine system architecture. Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams to facilitate test execution. Ensure test compliance with engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols. Post-process and conduct in-depth analysis of test results using analysis and visualization tools. Identify trends and anomalies in combustion, fuel economy, performance, and emissions data. Prepare technical reports and present findings at data summary meetings. Develop post-processing tools and methodologies to enhance efficiency and capability.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC