V&V Tools Technician

TechDigital Group; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Tools Technician to support the V&V Operational Support and Hardware Team. The role involves preparing and assembling test tools, troubleshooting systems, and ensuring effective distribution processes. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree or related experience, strong communication skills, and a functional understanding of automotive electrical wiring. Join us in delivering cutting-edge vehicle technologies!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assemble and prepare test environments for deployment.
• Track distribution using approved process/tools.
• Troubleshoot and repair tool systems.
• Maintain inventory and organization of tools lab.

Skills

Prioritization

Independent work

Strong communication skills

Understanding of automotive wiring

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Overview

Tools Technician in support of the V&V Operational Support and Hardware Team, a part of Ford's EVDD – 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 deliverables to the downstream organizations meet expected requirements and deliverables. Current products support development and testing of next generation Center-stack, Cluster, Connected and Non-Connected Features, and Display Virtualization toolsets across numerous vehicle sub-system domains.

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 operation of tool systems
• Troubleshoot and repair tool Systems.
• Monitor and maintain virtual servicedesk
• Diagnose, update, and repair non-functional systems.
• Manage shipping of components to our fabricators for upcoming system builds.
• Maintain inventory and organization of 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 a 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 distribution of Ford 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.