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Lead Engineering Technician | Vehicle Systems (Powertrain)

Ford Motor


Job Location:

Palo Alto, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 95300 - 159400
Posted: 28 August 2026 (10 days ago)
Application Deadline: 25 November 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.


Fords Electric Vehicles Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the companys vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed entrepreneurial and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading 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 Lead Engineering Technician supports development and testing by leading hands-on build rework and testing activities across electric powertrain thermal and vehicle systems. This role will assemble and modify prototype hardware prepare vehicles and test equipment troubleshoot system issues and document results. The technician lead will also coordinate daily work train other technicians and ensure builds and tests are completed safely and according to engineering instructions.



Responsibilities

What youll do...

  • Lead daily build and test activities across powertrain thermal and vehicle systems while providing hands-on direction to technicians.
  • Assemble install modify and rework electric powertrain components thermal systems and related vehicle hardware.
  • Support component subsystem and vehicle-level testing including test setup instrumentation operation and teardown.
  • Diagnose mechanical electrical and thermal system issues and coordinate findings with Engineering.
  • Take ownership of complex prototype builds and rework when standard procedures are still being developed.
  • Read and interpret work instructions mechanical drawings electrical schematics harness diagrams and test procedures.
  • Build and design fixtures tooling fluid loops instrumentation and test equipment from loosely defined requirements.
  • Inspect components and assemblies using precision measurement and diagnostic equipment.
  • Train technicians assign daily work and ensure clear communication during project and shift handoffs.
  • Document vehicle configurations completed work test results issues and deviations.
  • Maintain test vehicles lab equipment and shop areas in a safe and test-ready condition.
  • Ability to track work through Jira and other Atlassian tools.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of electrical principles and automotive standards.


Qualifications

Youll have...

  • Bachelors Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  • Proficiency in prototype system builds modifications testing and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to lead while contributing to the work setting priorities guiding technicians and maintaining accountability.
  • Ability to translate engineering requirements drawings schematics and procedures into executable work.
  • Strong judgment communication organization and problem-solving skills in a changing environment.
  • Ability to communicate and document work status findings risks configurations and open issues.
  • Ability to work safely and maintain an organized efficient work environment.

Even better you may have...

  • Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products and vehicle prototyping
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Confluence and Jira applications
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • An eagerness to work in a fast paced cross-functional environment

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 7 and ranges from $95300-$159400.
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 with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid#LI-JD2 #UEV




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Senior IC


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