Senior Thermal Systems Integration Engineer

Senior Thermal Systems Integration Engineer Senior Thermal Systems Integration Engineer role with Ford Motor Company. This position is part of Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team, focused on delivering a fully electric transportation future. You will work with an agile team to advance thermal systems for electric vehicles, integrating testing into the design process and proposing product or controls improvements. Responsibilities Design and build thermal test assets spanning a range of size and complexity, from simple coolant bench tests to fully instrumented vehicles. Automate and script hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testers to replicate boundary conditions and loads for thermal systems. Collaborate with modeling engineers to validate predictions and propose tests based on prediction weaknesses. Work with controls engineers to validate software and propose improvements. Debug control algorithms at bench and vehicle levels with test and integration engineers. Lead engineering test fleets (bucks and/or vehicles) and plan critical test campaigns at wind tunnels and in the field. Apply a system-level, physics-driven approach to balance heat transfer, energy, cost, reliability, NVH and packaging trade-offs. Qualifications B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Foundational background in thermal systems (heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics). 4+ years of experience with modeling tools (GT, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, Dymola, TAITherm or similar). Experience with basic programming best practices and readable, reusable code. Experience with high voltage powertrain and thermal systems; diagnosing and repairing HVAC components. Safe handling of glycol, AC refrigerant, and oil-based liquids and gases; sensor installation and calibration experience. Experience with data acquisition systems and sensors; ability to interpret and create wiring diagrams for test fixtures. Cross-functional collaboration experience with automotive thermal systems and controls. Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on thermal engineering or energy systems is a plus. What We Offer Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage. Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, back-up child care, and related benefits. Family-building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments. Vehicle discount program for employees and family members; tuition assistance. Paid time off, paid holidays, and opportunities for paid community service. Salary grade 6-8; information on salary and benefits available at Ford Careers. Visa sponsorship is available for this position. This position requires legal authorization to work in the United States. Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations for job applications due to a disability can be requested by contacting Ford. Onsite work of up to four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-28