We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. 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… + Conduct software testing and validation to verify system performance and reliability. + Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware integration issues. + Collaborate with software developers, engineers, and other technicians to build software development benches. + Familiarity with Linux and shell commands. + 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. + Build and assemble testing racks and benches according to engineering specifications. + Fabricate and assemble wiring harnesses for testing platforms. + Utilize 3D printing to create custom components for test benches and fixtures. + Maintain and repair existing test equipment and infrastructure. + Contribute to the design and improvement of testing platforms. You'll have… + 2 year degree in Automotive Technology or relevant subjects + 5+ years of experience supporting electric vehicle architecture & integration development  + 3+ years of experience in software integration and testing, preferably in the automotive industry. + Proven experience in building and assembling electrical or mechanical systems. + Experience with hand tools, power tools, and basic fabrication techniques. Even better, you may have… + Experience using vehicle network interface tools (Vector, Peak, Intrepid, etc) + 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   + Experience with 3D printing software and hardware. + Familiarity with electrical wiring standards and best practices. + Basic knowledge of CAD software for component design. You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! 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. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP4 This position is a range of salary grades 5-8 . 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. Onsite work of up to four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-HA1 **Requisition ID** : 48414