Automotive HIL & Prototyping Technician (Hybrid)

Ford; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Holidays and vacation time

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Back-up child care

Job summary

Ford in Palo Alto is seeking an Engineering Technician to design and fabricate software and hardware testing equipment, prototype integrated testing platforms, and troubleshoot system faults. You will work with software engineers and other technicians to build development gear, using Linux and shell commands and operating fabrication shop equipment.

A strong grasp of electrical principles and automotive standards is essential.

Qualifications

• 2 year degree in Automotive Technology or relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience machining and fabricating parts.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate software and hardware testing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware integration issues.
• Collaborate with software developers, engineers, and other technicians to build software development equipment.
• Familiarity with Linux and shell commands.
• Ability to operate Fabrication and Machine Shop equipment.
• 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.

Skills

Linux

Electrical principles

Automotive standards

Schematics

Machining

Education

2 year degree in Automotive Technology or relevant experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Ford in Palo Alto is seeking an Engineering Technician to design and fabricate software and hardware testing equipment, prototype integrated testing platforms, and troubleshoot system faults. You will work with software engineers and other technicians to build development gear, using Linux and shell commands and operating fabrication shop equipment.

A strong grasp of electrical principles and automotive standards is essential.