Ford - Palo Alto, CA
posted 3 months ago
Ford Motor Company is seeking an experienced Thermal Systems Integration Engineer specializing in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. This role is pivotal in the development of next-generation integrated thermal systems that not only manage cabin climate but also address the thermal needs of powertrain systems, including batteries and power electronics. As part of the Electric Vehicle Digital Design (EVDD) team, you will be at the forefront of innovation, working on technologies that will shape the future of electric vehicles. Your responsibilities will include ensuring that HVAC hardware and firmware are designed, implemented, and tested to meet Ford's rigorous standards for safety and customer experience. In this role, you will lead the integration of HVAC subsystems by developing and executing integration test plans for hardware components and firmware features. You will work cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, software, and system architecture teams, collaborating with design and development engineers to ensure a cohesive system design. Your expertise will be crucial in defining and testing software requirements for HVAC components and customer features, as well as developing validation strategies to ensure comprehensive test coverage. You will also be responsible for creating prototype test setups to integrate new subsystems with both simulated and actual vehicle components. A significant part of your role will involve digging into data and source code to identify and debug issues at both the component and system levels, proposing and leading the implementation of robust solutions. Additionally, you will manage the integration of initial prototype systems, including the bring-up, debugging, and engineering testing of alpha- and beta-phase prototype vehicles.