Powertrain Applications Engineer

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline such as Computer Science/Software/ Engineering. Experience: 5+years of experience in an engineering discipline (ideally software development, applications engineering, or industrial automation), including hands-on experience supporting and troubleshooting enterprise systems. Core Technical Stack: Proficiency in at least one of the following major programming languages (ColdFusion, Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5 or CSS3), at least one core framework (React/Angular/jQuery), relational databases (SQL Server or Oracle) and knowledge/utilization of REST API’s. Software Delivery: Experience building/consuming REST APIs, web applications, and system integrations using modern SDLC practices and version control tools (e.g. Git / GitHub). AI & Advanced Analytics: Experience building AI/ML models or deploying Generative AI solutions (Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI Assistants and Copilots, Azure OpenAI) to optimize manufacturing engineering efficiency and data flows. Cloud & DevOps Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)), CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and data engineering/data lake architectures. Value-Driven Problem Solver: Strong business acumen to proactively identify where technology can directly improve delivery of key metrics and organizational objectives. High-Impact Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to cross-functional partners and confidently present, teach, or coach peers and Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) leadership. Change Agency & Adaptability: A self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset who can adapt to a dynamic, cross-functional environment and lead technology-driven change. Agile Collaboration: Proven ability to adapt quickly to evolving project needs and collaborate effectively within fast-paced, diverse, and cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications: Digital Change Leadership: Proven ability to champion emerging technologies, drive manufacturing innovation, and lead technology-driven change initiatives within a manufacturing engineering organization. Value-Driven Problem Solving: A self-motivated individual with a strong sense of ownership and a demonstrated ability to leverage digital tools to directly improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, People, and Cost performance. Lean & Continuous Improvement: Practical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen initiatives, ideally supported by a Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification. Optimization and Modernization: Experience modernizing legacy code to drive application efficiency and optimization.

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 childcare 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 and ranges from $74,300-166,200. 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. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Domestic relocation is 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-PW1