Lead Engineering Technician | Software

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Flexible family care days

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford seeks an Engineering Technician in Palo Alto to prototype testing platforms (HIL Racks, Test Benches) and flash software, troubleshooting system faults. You will collaborate with software teams and technicians to build development equipment and interpret electrical schematics.

Requirements include a 2-year Automotive Technology degree or relevant experience, 3+ years in Machining/Fabricating, and familiarity with Linux, Jira, and Confluence. Hybrid on-site work four days a week is expected.

Qualifications

• Familiar with Linux and shell commands.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience using Jira/Confluence for work tracking.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate software and hardware testing equipment.
• Troubleshoot software/hardware integration issues.
• Collaborate with engineers to build development equipment.
• Operate Lab/Shop equipment as needed.
• Track work with Jira/Atlassian tools.

Skills

Linux basics

Wiring diagrams

Jira

Confluence

Strong communication

Education

2 year degree in Automotive Technology or relevant experience

Machining and Fabricating 3+ years

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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

What you'll do...

• 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.

You'll have...

• 2 year degree in Automotive Technology or relevant experience
• 3+ years of experience Machining and Fabricating parts

Even better, you may have...

• Experience in software integration and testing, preferably in the automotive industry.
• 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

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 changemaker, 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, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.

This position is a GSR-7 and ranges from $118,700-$198,500. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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. 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.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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