Powertrain Test Engineer

Powertrain Test Engineer

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

In this position, the Powertrain Test Engineer will be responsible for battery and end-of-line (EOL) testing, software and application development, vendor coordination, and support for new product development and prototype builds.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Serve as the primary technical liaison with Product Engineering on powertrain testing matters
• Develop and program WMA test sequences for:
• E-Transaxle EOL final test
• Transmission EOL final test, main control (oil cal test), and leak test
• Axle NVH test
• Battery builds and EOL final testing
• Maintain consistency of WMA test sequence programs across all test machines
• Perform calibration of test instrumentation
• Evaluate test stand requirements for new products and technologies, including cost studies
• Lead procurement of test stand equipment to support new programs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Controls, Safety, Industrial Engineering, Body & Frame, and Product Development
• Coordinate setup of test stands for new programs, including pallets, perishable items, and stand hardware/controls
• Diagnose and resolve testing issues, and share solutions across all applicable programs
• Conduct daily statistical analysis of prototype production defects
• Partner with the build team to ensure efficient test stand operation
• Manage CIB funds and identify future equipment and technology needs
• Coordinate with skilled trades to maintain and service test stands
• Adhere to Ford Production System (FPS) principles
• Follow Prototype and PTME Quality Operating System (QOS) standards
• Support weekly CPMT/TPMT meetings
• Identify and address gaps in testing equipment and processes
• Develop testing methods for new product components

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 3+ years of experience in transmission/axle testing
• 3+ years of experience with software applications
• 1+ years of experience with various test processes (e.g., leak test, in-process test, EOL final test)

Even better, you may have...

• Master's degree in engineering
• Knowledge of transmission functions and control logic
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with test machine procurement
• Self-motivated with a proactive, ownership-driven approach

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.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

Job Info

• Job Identification 68045
• Job Category Quality
• Posting Date 08/10/2026, 08:01 PM
• Apply Before 08/17/2026, 09:00 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 35500 Plymouth Rd, Livonia, MI, 48150, US (Hybrid)
• Preferred Degree Master of Engineering