Ford Motor Company

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Join our Advanced EV Development (ADVEV) team for a 6-month Student Worker Program and help build the future of mobility! Immerse yourself in Ford's center of innovation and growth, working alongside top engineering, design, and software talent to create groundbreaking EVs and contribute to key technologies like batteries, charging, and recycling. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience and make a real impact on the automotive industry.

Thermal systems spans a diverse range of critical customer-facing attributes, hardware, and software domains. Our work keeps occupants comfortable, enables full vehicle powertrain capability, and empowers battery fast charging – in all weather conditions. We strive to balance heating/cooling performance, energy consumption, cost, reliability, NVH and packaging trade-offs through physics-driven, cross-functional engineering collaboration. We work closely with mechanical engineers, aerodynamicists, battery and powertrain experts, electrical engineers, embedded/controls engineers, and more through all phases of vehicle development.

The Role…

The student worker will contribute to the development and optimization of electric vehicle thermal management systems. This role primarily involves applying 1D simulation techniques using Python and supporting hands-on bench testing activities to analyze and enhance the thermal performance of the thermal management system.

What you’ll do…

• Develop, implement, and maintain 1D thermal models of electric vehicle thermal management systems using Python.
• Conduct simulations to analyze and optimize the thermal performance of HVAC, coolant, and heat pump systems.
• Support bench testing activities, including instrumentation setup, data acquisition, and analysis of experimental results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate thermal management solutions into vehicle designs.
• Assist in documenting simulation methodologies, test procedures, and results.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to problem-solving efforts related to thermal performance.

You’ll have…

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or doctorate degree in mechanical engineering with a focus in thermal sciences.
• Strong foundational knowledge in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
• Basic understanding of experimental methods, instrumentation, and data acquisition techniques
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• A GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
• Must be able to dedicate 6 MONTHS for this engagement.

Even better, you may have…

• Experience with basic programming best practices (e.g., readable, re-usable code) using Python or Matlab.
• Familiarity with electric vehicle thermal management concepts, including battery thermal management, powertrain cooling, and cabin climate control.
• Knowledge of control systems fundamentals as applied to thermal management.
• Hands-on experience supporting bench testing or laboratory experiments, including setting up test rigs and collecting data.
• Familiarity with CAD software such as CATIA V6.

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!

What you’ll receive in return: As part of this exciting program, you’ll enjoy a high level of involvement with an exceptional team of industry innovators and visionaries. You’ll contribute in a meaningful way to our important, breakthrough work. And you’ll develop the skills that will give you a significant edge in your future career pursuits. If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.

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.

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