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, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s 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. You’ll 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. 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 you'll 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. **You'll have…** + 2-year degree in Automotive Tech & Repair or equivalent experience. + 5+ years of experience supporting electric vehicle architecture & integration development. + Class C driver’s 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…** + Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field. + Hands-on 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 oil-based 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 2-D engineering drawings. 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 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 change maker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: + Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage + Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 Year’s Day + Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-4.pdf Visa sponsorship is 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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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. \#LI-JD2 **Requisition ID** : 41633