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We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Systems Engineer to join our VEV Test Automation Systems Team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in developing, implementing, and optimizing automated test methodologies within our powertrain development and calibration processes. This position offers the opportunity to drive efficiency, improve data quality, and directly contribute to meeting critical performance, emissions, and fuel economy targets for both current and future automotive powertrains.

Systems Engineer - Powertrain Test Automation (CAMEO Specialist)

**About the Team:** The Vehicle Evaluation and Verification (VEV) team plays a critical role in ensuring the performance and reliability of our next-generation vehicles. We are responsible for rigorous testing of vehicle powertrains and their subsystems to meet stringent engineering requirements. The VEV Test Automation Systems Team is at the forefront of this effort, driving innovation in how we validate and verify powertrain designs. We are a dynamic group dedicated to optimizing test processes through advanced automation.

In this position...

+ Lead Test Automation Development: Drive the implementation of advanced test methods within CAMEO to automate powertrain testing, ensuring highly repeatable, efficient, and high-quality data acquisition in our dynamometer (dyno) labs.

+ CAMEO Expertise & Guidance: Serve as a subject matter expert for CAMEO, providing comprehensive guidance, training, and support to functional engineering partners on its effective utilization for Design of Experiments (DoE), mapping, and calibration optimization.

+ Test Governance: Oversee and manage the integrity of tests, test sequences, and underlying code within CAMEO, establishing and enforcing best practices to guarantee consistent and high-quality test results.

+ Process Improvement: Proactively identify, analyze, and implement opportunities for operational efficiency enhancements within powertrain testing workflows.

+ Methodology Innovation: Develop and refine cutting-edge test methodologies that enhance data quality, reduce test cycle times, and improve overall testing efficiency.

+ Regulatory Compliance Support: Contribute to the development and adaptation of test sequences and methods necessary to meet evolving global emissions and fuel economy regulations.

What you'll do...

+ Lead Test Automation Development: Drive the implementation of advanced test methods within CAMEO to automate powertrain testing, ensuring highly repeatable, efficient, and high-quality data acquisition in our dynamometer (dyno) labs.

+ CAMEO Expertise & Guidance: Serve as a subject matter expert for CAMEO, providing comprehensive guidance, training, and support to functional engineering partners on its effective utilization for Design of Experiments (DoE), mapping, and calibration optimization.

+ Test Governance: Oversee and manage the integrity of tests, test sequences, and underlying code within CAMEO, establishing and enforcing best practices to guarantee consistent and high-quality test results.

+ Process Improvement: Proactively identify, analyze, and implement opportunities for operational efficiency enhancements within powertrain testing workflows.

+ Methodology Innovation: Develop and refine cutting-edge test methodologies that enhance data quality, reduce test cycle times, and improve overall testing efficiency.

+ Regulatory Compliance Support: Contribute to the development and adaptation of test sequences and methods necessary to meet evolving global emissions and fuel economy regulations.

You'll have...

+ Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.

+ 3+ years of professional experience in powertrain calibration, development, and testing within the automotive industry.

+ Advanced proficiency with CAMEO test automation software, specifically in its application for Design of Experiments (DoE), mapping, and calibration optimization.

+ Demonstrated understanding of validation and verification test sequences, DoE principles, and test methodologies relevant to powertrain strategy development and calibration.

Even better, you may have...

+ Solid understanding of powertrain calibration parameters and their application for optimizing engine performance in both gasoline and diesel engines.

+ In-depth knowledge of internal combustion engine (ICE) principles and operation.

+ Familiarity with the hardware, instrumentation, and measurement equipment commonly used in engine and powertrain testing facilities (e.g., dynamometers, emissions benches).

+ Experience with other automotive test automation tools (e.g., PUMA, ETAS INCA, ATI Vision).

+ Demonstrated experience in data analysis and interpretation from powertrain testing.

+ Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

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• 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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1

This position is a range of salary grades 6-7 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-CW1

**Requisition ID** : 52987