Research & Development Engineer

Description

Ford of Canadas operations include a national headquarters three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants three parts distribution centres and three Connectivity and Innovation centres. Ford employs approximately 7000 people in Canada while an additional 18000 people are employees in the more than 400 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information please visit .

The Research & Development Engineer position will be responsible for managing engine tests at PERDC coordinating the effort of Dynamometer technicians and trades while interfacing with other areas and departments including other engine plants product development and quality to successfully deliver the data and test results as requested. The position requires someone with passion for technical excellence and ability of work with a diverse team to ensure quality of tests and test reports.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to :

• Engine Research & Development : Supporting and developing gasoline and diesel engine research development and testing.
• Powertrain Calibration Tools : Proficiently operating various tools including Automotive Technology Inc. (ATI) Vision and Engineering Tools Application Solutions (ETAS).
• Exhaust Emission Analysis : Familiarity with exhaust emission analyzer systems.
• Technical Reporting & Publication : Analyzing interpreting and writing internal technical reports as well as publishing technical papers referred to in conferences and journals.
• Test Procedure Execution & Development : Executing Ford Corporate Engineering Test Procedures (CETP) sustaining and improving test automation systems and developing new test methodologies and Corporate Engineering Test Procedures (CETP).
• Advanced Powertrain Research : Executing group research focused on direct injection turbocharging and combustion.
• Data Acquisition Systems : Proficiently operate various data acquisition systems for collecting data in dynamometer test cells.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Interfacing with Powertrain Engineering Research and Development Center (PERDC) engineers technicians and skilled trades as well as Research / Product Engineers (Ford and its affiliates) to accomplish engineering research and development project goals.
• Major Project Execution : Executing significant development projects such as powertrain mapping to optimize Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH) performance and emissions.
• Test Facility Project Management : Executing large projects including specifying designing procuring field verifying and final implementation of test facilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

Education : Bachelors in Engineering - Mechanical Chemistry or Electrical (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required).

Experience :

Preferred Requirements :

Education : Masters or Ph.D in a related field.

Experience :

Experience in supporting and developing gasoline and diesel engine research development and testing including specific research in direct injection turbocharging and combustion.

Proficiency in the operation of powertrain calibration tools (e.g. Automotive Technology Inc. (ATI) Vision Engineering Tools Application Solutions (ETAS)) and various data acquisition systems for dynamometer test cells.

Familiarity with exhaust emission analyzer systems.

Demonstrated ability to analyze interpret write internal technical reports and publish referred technical papers.

Experience in executing Ford Corporate Engineering Test Procedures (CETP) developing new test methodologies and sustaining / improving test automation systems.

Proven ability to lead and execute major development projects such as powertrain mapping for Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH) performance and emissions optimization as well as managing large projects for test facility implementation (specifying designing procuring field verifying).

Ability to collaborate and interface effectively with engineers technicians and skilled trades across various teams and affiliates to achieve project goals.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this position is $74000 - $124000 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment selection and / or assessment processes where needed are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited does not sponsor work permit applications.

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

ICT,Access Control System,Counselling,ASP.NET,Capital Market,Hibernate

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Manufacturing

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 74000 - 124000