Electrical Systems Prototyping & Integration Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle discount program for employees

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Global Career Site is seeking an Engineering Technician to prototype testing platforms (HIL Racks, Test Benches) and flash software while troubleshooting system faults. The role collaborates across software and hardware teams and requires Linux familiarity, schematic interpretation, and use of Jira/Confluence.

The position involves machining, fabrication, and operating shop equipment, with a hybrid onsite requirement in Palo Alto.

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 technicians to build software development equipment.
• Familiarity with Linux and shell commands.
• Operate Fabrication and Machine Shop equipment.
• Interpret network and wiring schematics.
• Track work through Jira and other Atlassian tools.
• Maintain understanding of electrical principles and automotive standards.

Skills

Linux commands

Jira

Confluence

Collaboration

Electrical principles

Education

2 year degree in Automotive Technology

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Office

Fabrication equipment

Schematic interpretation

Job description

Ford Global Career Site is seeking an Engineering Technician to prototype testing platforms (HIL Racks, Test Benches) and flash software while troubleshooting system faults. The role collaborates across software and hardware teams and requires Linux familiarity, schematic interpretation, and use of Jira/Confluence.

The position involves machining, fabrication, and operating shop equipment, with a hybrid onsite requirement in Palo Alto.