EV V&V Tools Technician — Hands-on Tool Lab & Deployment

Cognizant; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in Dearborn, MI is seeking a V&V Tools Technician to support installation, assembly, and distribution of test tools for Ford EVDD projects.

The role involves assembling aluminum frames, harnesses, module and software installation, testing, and shipping systems to Ford and non-Ford partners, with strong emphasis on inventory control and tool-lab organization. Onsite role with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, though applicable knowledge or experience may substitute.
• Ability to manage priorities, risks, and issues as they arise.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Functional understanding of automotive electrical wiring and wiring schematics.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and prepare test environments for deployment.
• Aluminum frame assembly.
• Harness installation.
• Module Installation.
• Software installation.
• Testing & validation.
• Package and ship systems to Ford and non-Ford partners.
• Track distribution using approved process/tools.
• Troubleshoot and repair tool systems.
• Monitor and maintain virtual service desk.
• Diagnose, update, and repair non-functional systems.
• Manage shipping of components to fabricators for upcoming system builds.
• Maintain inventory and organization of tools lab.

Skills

Ability to manage priorities, risks, &

Independent & team player

Strong communication skills

Automotive electrical wiring knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree – Preferred

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Cognizant in Dearborn, MI is seeking a V&V Tools Technician to support installation, assembly, and distribution of test tools for Ford EVDD projects.

The role involves assembling aluminum frames, harnesses, module and software installation, testing, and shipping systems to Ford and non-Ford partners, with strong emphasis on inventory control and tool-lab organization. Onsite role with competitive compensation.