Advanced Development Technician

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves

Fords Electric Vehicles Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the companys vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customerobsessed entrepreneurial and datadriven and is dedicated to delivering industryleading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. Youll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively staying focused on only what matters and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

In this position

The Advanced Development Technician will support the development and testing of the core mechanical electrical and thermal systems for our next generation EV platforms.

What youll do

• Collaborate with engineers to build modify instrument and test mechanical electrical thermal components and systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis of early characterization and validation component failures.
• Perform machining and fabrication work in support of prototype and test efforts.
• Design and build test fixtures and assembly tools.
• Assemble and debug test equipment hardware and control systems.
• Execute experiments to support systems safety hardware and software development collect test data manage data storage retention backup and access.
• Maintenance and coordination of repairs for lab equipment and tooling.
• Complete integration of new parts or systems into test stands and provide feedback on manufacturability.
• Interpret engineering drawings and inspect components using precision measuring equipment to determine that parts meet required specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with embedded systems over various vehicle communication protocols.

Youll have

• 2year degree in Automotive Tech & Repair or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years of experience supporting electric vehicle architecture & integration development.
• Class C drivers license or ability to attain one.
• Experience with machining and fabrication.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with lab equipment installation maintenance and calibration.

Even better you may have...

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related fields.
• Handson experience building and launching automotive products and electrical thermal and mechanical system prototyping and testing.
• Strong background in instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing HVAC components and systems.
• Safe management of automotive fluids such as glycol AC refrigerant and oilbased liquids and gases.
• Can interpret and create wiring diagrams for test fixture construction.
• Experience with controls methods for automotive systems
• Experience with instrumentation calibration and measurement of thermal mechanical systems in a lab environment.
• Experience navigating geometry in 3DX/Catia V6 and interpreting 2D engineering drawings.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 rampup programs subsidized backup 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is asalary grade 6.
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