We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
Ford’s Research and Advanced Engineering team takes new ideas from theory to reality. Every day, we develop advanced energy management and propulsion technologies, create cutting-edge materials and manufacturing processes, and curate world-class cabin experiences that redefine what it means to drive a Ford.
In this position...
The Energy & Thermal Management Systems Technical Leader will lead the development of energy and thermal management solutions that dramatically improve vehicle efficiency and cost in order to optimize the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of electrified powertrains. This role requires a technical leader with a unique combination of thermal system design experience and vehicle energy management simulation & optimization skills.
What you'll do…
Lead development of energy and thermal management system solutions:
- Lead thermal and energy management concept/technology development and deliver to vehicle programs
- Apply model-based system optimization methods to dramatically improve vehicle efficiency and cost
- Lead design and operating space exploration of novel technologies to provide improved on-road range, reduced energy consumption, improved thermal performance, and increased battery life
Lead transient vehicle modeling and simulation capability development:
- Develop simulation capability for energy and thermal management, integrating vehicle controls and hardware systems (including propulsion, thermal, and climate systems)
- Develop processes, tools and methods that encompass both 1D and 3D representations capturing key transient system interactions and enable up-front transient system design & optimization
- Interface with key R&A and Product Development partners to define and establish model & data gives & gets agreements as well as aligned processes, tools, and methods.
Lead definition and implementation of Ford’s technology roadmap for energy & thermal management:
- Identify & assess significant new technologies to improve efficiency of current and future Ford vehicles
- Provide thought leadership on energy management and methods to improve technology development speed
- Interface with universities and research consortiums and establish priorities for advanced energy & thermal management research projects
You'll have...
- Masters Degree in mechanical engineering or closely related science discipline
- Minimum 10 years experience in electrified propulsion and transient vehicle operation, assessing energy management of systems, components, and related controls.
- 5+ years experience in model-based systems development and related methodologies with application to vehicle propulsion and thermal management systems (including eMachines, power electronics, HV battery, engine, thermal and climate systems in the mechanical, electrical, and thermal domains)
- 5+ years experience in automotive thermal and climate system design.
- 5+ years experience with model complex, transient vehicle propulsion and thermal systems using 1D & 3D toolsets to identify and leverage key dynamic system interactions.
Even better, you may have…
- Demonstrated systems mindset with cross-functional experience managing interactions between hardware and software
- Strong communication skills and demonstrated success presenting to technical leadership and senior management
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
• 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/LL5NonHTHD
This position is a leadership level 5.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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