V&V Tools Technician

TechDigital Group; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a V&V Tools Technician to support the preparation and distribution of test tools for electric vehicle systems. Responsibilities include assembling test environments, maintaining tool operations, and managing inventory. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a functional understanding of automotive electrical systems. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, while relevant experience can substitute formal education. This role offers a great opportunity to contribute to automotive technology advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical harness design or fabrication preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a group.
• 2+ years' experience in a relevant field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and prepare test environments for deployment.
• Maintain the operation of tool systems.
• Track distribution using approved process/tools.

Skills

Ability to manage priorities, risks, and issues

Strong communication skills

Functional understanding of automotive electrical wiring

Education

Bachelor's Degree – Preferred

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Overview

Job Description for Electric Vehicle & Digital Design organization.

The position will support the preparation, assembly, configuration, inventory, and distribution of developed test tools. Inventoried test tools and systems are distributed globally to electrical engineering, verification, and testing teams across Ford, as well as external Ford development partners. The selected candidate will work closely with existing team members to ensure that deliverables to the downstream organizations meet expected requirements and deliverables. Current products support the development and testing of the next generation Center-stack, Cluster, Connected, and Non-Connected Features and Display Virtualization toolsets across numerous vehicle sub-system domains.

Primary Job Title

V&V Tools Technician

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
• Maintain the operation of tool systems
• Troubleshoot and repair tool systems.
• Monitor and maintain the virtual service desk
• Diagnose, update, and repair non-functional systems.
• Manage shipping of components to our fabricators for upcoming system builds.
• Maintain the inventory and organization of the tools lab

Education

Bachelor's Degree – Preferred, though applicable knowledge or experience would be acceptable in place of formal education

Required Primary Skills

• Ability to manage priorities, risks, and issues as they arise.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a group.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Functional understanding of automotive electrical wiring and wiring schematics

Preferred Primary Skills

• 2+ years of experience in electrical harness design or fabrication
• Prior automotive or IT support.
• Experience utilizing JIRA.

Competency or Skills to be Gained

• Position will include gaining product development, V&V systems business acumen.
• Support the distribution of Ford's future product offerings in leading-edge technology to deliver connected features in the vehicle.
• Partnership with the business in a high-growth area, In-Vehicle Infotainment feature development.