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Engine Performance Development (EPD) Technologist

Ford Motor


Job Location:

Dearborn, MI - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 74300 - 166200
Posted: 2 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative exciting and sustainable ideas to have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy electrification smart mobility technologies and more!

In this position...

The EPD (Engine Performance Development) Technologist role is a position that manages procurement organization and distribution of engine parts to support dynamometer testing of multi and single cylinder engines. Technologists also commonly assist in other areas based on their experience including engine instrumentation diagnostic troubleshooting engine build.

EPD performs combustion development mechanical development and durability testing on internal combustion engines. This role supports those efforts with support hardware necessary to prepare and mount the engine for testing as well as ensuring spare parts are available in a timely manner to keep engines up and running.



Responsibilities

What youll do...

  • Maintain Prep and Consumable Parts Inventory - document inventory levels and communicate with engine systems to maintain supply of prep kit and consumable items
  • Organize and Maintain Part Storage Cribs - keep storage areas clean and well organized with labels on parts/shelves
  • Coordinate Instrumentation and Modification of Test Hardware - work with engineers machine shop skilled trades and instrumentation lab to have parts modified for specialized testing.


Qualifications

Youll have...
Minimum Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • General Vehicle and Engine Hardware Knowledge
  • Organization/Inventory Tracking Experience
  • Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint)
  • Ability to frequently lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Even better if you have
Preferred

  • Associates Degree in Automotive Technology and/or ASE Certifications
  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Experience with Teamcenter and/or 3D CAD software
  • Experience with engine assembly instrumentation and/or engine dyno testing
  • Experience with engine health checks and diagnostics (compression test leakdown test UV light leak detection etc.)

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 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 6-8 and ranges from $74300 - $166200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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