Gasoline Engine Mapping Engineer

Job Description In this position, engine mapping is the foundation of engine calibration and feeds the PT Dyno and Commodity Calibration processes. The role of a mapping engineer is to develop the calibration values required for fundamental engine operation. This includes characterization or modeling of engine attributes and optimization of engine actuator setpoints. A mapping engineer is responsible for collecting and analyzing data run on an engine-only dynamometer under steady state conditions and developing calibrations from this empirical data. This includes: Camshaft schedule optimization Aircharge/Inferred MAP calibration Torque model calibration Torque ratio MBT spark Indicated and friction torque models Optimized DI fuel parameter settings EGR flow model calibration and EGR schedule optimization Aircharge, Torque and Spark modifiers Flex Fuel calibrations DFSO exit MBT offset calibration Responsibilities What you'll do… Facilitation of the mapping kick-off process to ensure "OK to MAP" Mapping engine test plan development Engine test room lineup and interfacing with the test cell technicians and dyno test engineers Data monitoring and quality assurance Use of mapping tools to analyze mapping data to develop mapping calibration deliverables Validation of calibrations on dyno and correlation to vehicle level validation testing Interfacing with calibration customers and supporting Mapping PAT meeting to ensure mapping deliverables support the calibration team Other Information: Engine mapping provides valuable experience in base gasoline engine operation and Ford control strategy fundamentals. Minimal travel required. Qualifications You'll have… BS in mechanical/automotive/electrical/aerospace engineering or an equivalent degree Even better, you may have... Working knowledge of SI engines. 2+ years of experience in engine design, engine, testing, calibration, and engineering. Previous powertrain calibration and/or control strategy experience. Familiarity with engine development testing and instrumentation. Data analysis experience and proficiency with tools such as Matlab, Excel and Concerto Benefits 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 range of salary grades 6-8. Ford Motor Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.

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