PD Calibration Engineer

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?

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!

The Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Powertrain Engineering team is looking for qualified candidates to perform powertrain calibration duties on BEV applications. Ford Calibrators work in a team environment to deliver production ready powertrain calibrations on time with efficiency and quality. Responsibilities include analytical calibration and analysis in addition to laboratory and in vehicle development at testing facilities in Michigan, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, and Canada.

In this position...

• Analytical and in Vehicle Drivability, Thermal, Climate, Motor Controls or Diagnostic Powertrain Calibration
• Evaluate and assess vehicle attributes in vehicle, at dynamometer test cells, environmental test cells, and at various testing locations in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, and Michigan
• Modify vehicle and powertrain control calibrations to improve performance, efficiency, range, charging, climate, drivability, and diagnostics.

What you’ll do...

• Design and conduct tests to validate performance, efficiency, range, charging, climate, drivability, and diagnostics
• Review warranty data to identify emerging trends and develop corrective actions
• Willingness to travel – up to 20% domestic/international travel required

You’ll have...

• B.S. Engineering (BSME or BSEE)
• 2+ years experience with Calibration Tools including ETAS and/or ATI, and Matlab.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Even better, you may have...

• MSME or MSEE
• Hybrid Powertrain Calibration Experience preferred
• Strong statistical knowledge
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to read and understand Simulink flow diagrams and C programming source code
• Self‑motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks

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!

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 change maker, 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 leadership level 5.

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This position is a range of salary grades 5-8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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• Job Identification 54426
• Job Category PD Operations and Quality
• Posting Date 11/26/2025, 04:21 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations REEEE 21500 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US (Hybrid)