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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 Fords 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.
Help us build Fords next-generation electric powertrains while you build your career. As a Hardware Test Automation Engineer youll work side-by-side with experienced engineers to develop run and improve automated test systems for powertrain components.
What youll do...
Assist with the setup and shakedown of powertrain hardware test equipment.
Write debug and document basic test scripts (Python LabVIEW or similar) to automate data capture and repeatable test sequences
Configure sensors and data-acquisition hardware; verify signal quality and calibrations
Collect and visualize test data; create concise summaries or slide decks for the engineering team
Help investigate test-stand issues (mechanical electrical or software) under the guidance of senior staff
Maintain test-lab hardware inventories and update wiring diagrams schematics and safety checklists
Contribute to continuous-improvement projectsanything from wiring-harness cleanup to adding new fault-injection features
Youll have...
Actively pursuing a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related field
Completion of at least sophomore-level coursework by internship start (e.g. circuits measurements & instrumentation programming)
Hands-on lab project-team or hobby experience that shows mechanical/electrical aptitude
Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language (Python MATLAB LabVIEW etc.)
Solid problem-solving skills and willingness to ask questions
Even better you may have...
Exposure to CAN LIN or other vehicle communication networks
Experience with National Instruments Dewesoft or similar data-acquisition hardware
Coursework or project work involving control systems power electronics or EV technology
Basic knowledge of statistics or design-of-experiments methods
Familiarity with high-voltage safety practices
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!
What youll receive in return: As part of this exciting program youll enjoy a high level of involvement with an exceptional team of industry innovators and visionaries. Youll contribute in a meaningful way to our important breakthrough work. And youll 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 wed love to have you join us.
This position is a salary grade 4.
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