# Thermal Systems Engineer **Company**: Ford Motor Company **Location**: Dearborn, MI **Work arrangement**: hybrid **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: $99,600-$166,600 or $115,000-$192,900 **Category**: Engineering **Industry**: Automotive **Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q44294 **Apply**: https://efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/67650?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_c79375af-886 ## Description At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. As an R&A Thermal Systems Research Engineer, you will pioneer next-generation thermal system components and architectures , engineering energy-efficient, robust, compact, and cost-effective solutions that power the future of mobility. You'll drive innovation across both traditional ICE platforms (Gas, Diesel) and cutting-edge electrified vehicles (xEV, BEV, Fuel Cell), pushing the boundaries of thermal management and vehicle energy performance to shape what drives tomorrow. ## Responsibilities - Lead cutting-edge technology programs to conceptualize, design, develop, validate, and deliver next-generation thermal management systems and components across Ford and Lincoln's full vehicle portfolio , spanning ICE (Gas & Diesel), xEV, BEV, and Fuel Cell platforms. - Champion systems engineering rigor by applying advanced problem-solving methodologies (Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, DFMEA, RCL, RDM) to drive design development, cascade requirements, and shape project scope. - Partner with and lead cross-functional teams to define requirements and design verification plans that ensure robust, high-performing systems. - Own and drive advanced research workstreams end-to-end , from design conceptualization through supplier engagement, simulation, and testing , to deliver breakthrough technology and validate robustness. - Translate simulation, bench, and vehicle test data into actionable insights, driving design optimization and performance improvements. - Serve as a technical leader and connector across Ford's Research, Product Development, Manufacturing, and Planning organizations to accelerate the launch of new thermal technologies into production vehicles. - Define and communicate technical requirements to suppliers, guiding design development and validation of emerging technologies. - Engage directly with suppliers to evaluate and advance new thermal systems and component designs. - Direct CAD designers to develop innovative technology designs and assess vehicle packaging feasibility. - Own systems engineering documentation and serve as the key communicator of engineering assumptions across cross-functional stakeholders. - Lead high-visibility GTDS project execution and gateway reviews, presenting technical strategy and progress to senior management. - Propose and lead collaborative research projects with leading universities to develop new thermal system design concepts and next-generation technologies. ## Qualifications - 5+ years of hands-on design, development, and systems engineering experience in Thermal Systems for ICE (Gas and Diesel) and Electrified Vehicles, with a demonstrated track record of delivering innovative, production-ready solutions. - Advanced degrees in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering , MS required, PhD strongly preferred , reflecting deep technical expertise and research-driven problem-solving capability. - Deep technical mastery of thermal system and component design, including coolant and refrigerant subsystems , with a forward-looking perspective on current capabilities, limitations, and emerging technology needs. ## 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. The salary for this position ranges from $99,600-$166,600 or $115,000-$192,900 depending on the salary grade, which will be determined based on the candidate's skills and experience. ## Skills ### Required - Mechanical Engineering - Automotive Engineering - Thermal Systems - Systems Engineering ### Nice to have - PhD in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering - Experience with ATI Vision, MATLAB, LabVIEW --- Source: [Apply at efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com](https://efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/67650?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)