Palo Alto, CA, USA
2 days ago
Advanced EV Development – Electrical Systems Integration Technician

The Engineering Technician will support Software Engineering teams by prototyping integrated testing platforms (HIL Racks, Test Benches, etc.), flashing software and troubleshooting system faults. 

You'll have... 

2 year degree in Automotive Technology or relevant subjects  5+ years of experience supporting electric vehicle architecture & integration development   3+ years of experience in software integration and testing, preferably in the automotive industry.  Proven experience in building and assembling electrical or mechanical systems.  Experience with hand tools, power tools, and basic fabrication techniques. 

 
Even better, you may have... 

Experience using vehicle network interface tools (Vector, Peak, Intrepid, etc)  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  A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement     Experience with 3D printing software and hardware.   Familiarity with electrical wiring standards and best practices.   Basic knowledge of CAD software for component design.  


 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.  

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What you’ll do... 

Conduct software testing and validation to verify system performance and reliability.  Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware integration issues.  Collaborate with software developers, engineers, and other technicians to build software development benches.  Familiarity with Linux and shell commands.  Ability to interpret network and wiring schematics.  Ability to track work through Jira and other Atlassian tools.  Maintain a strong understanding of electrical principles and automotive standards.  Build and assemble testing racks and benches according to engineering specifications.   Fabricate and assemble wiring harnesses for testing platforms.   Utilize 3D printing to create custom components for test benches and fixtures.   Maintain and repair existing test equipment and infrastructure.  Contribute to the design and improvement of testing platforms. 

 

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