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.
This is a highly technical and educational assignment with hands-on work. EV technology is evolving rapidly as volumes increase in the industry and there is pressure to improve EV profitability. You will be trained for more complex tasks after learning basic lab operations.
You'll have...
Associates Degree or equivalent experience in mechanical, electrical, automotive or related field.
Good mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Ability to utilize generic shop tools, power tools, multi meter and wire crimping tools.
Ability to fabricate mechanical fixtures and wiring harnesses based on engineering support, schematics, diagrams and drawings.
Ability to operate chain falls and small overhead cranes.
Basic understanding of automotive 12V systems.
Basic skills in use of computer applications (Excel, MS Word and other Office products)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
A willingness and desire to learn new skills
Knowledge of higher voltage systems in industrial or electric automotive applications (208VAC-480VAC & 50VDC-1000VDC)
Knowledge of ECPL (Energy Control / Power Lock-out) and other high voltage safety training.
Ability to complete more advanced machining based on CAD models and engineering drawings.
Knowledge of running manual or automated tests in a lab environment
Programing skills such as for test automation.
Even better, you may have...
Experience working in test labs for power electronics or electrical machines.
Experience of machining, GD&T, welding, soldering, complex wiring harness fabrication.
Experience running manual or automated tests in a lab environment
Knowledge of CAN, ASAP3, EtherCAT and Ethernet communication protocols.
Experience with software and controllers such as Matlab, Scilab, NI LabVIEW/TestStand, AVL Puma/Lynx, IMC Dataworks, Accurate Technologies ATI Vision, Vector, ETAS INCA, Siemens SCADAS/SIMATICS, MS Visual Studio or Sublime Text or other code editor to build applications.
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.
This position is a salary grade 6.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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What you'll do...
Inspect components of eMotors such as rotors and stators
Assemble test sample electrical motors
Instrument inverters and electrical motors for test with thermocouples, accelerometers, voltage and current probes, microphones and other equipment.
Prepare test setups in lab environment including high voltage testers, thermal chambers, power cyclers, ovens, dynos, chillers, coolant conditioning units, and data acquisition systems.
Conduct testing based on test procedures and assist in the troubleshooting of test setups.
Support test lab operations including shipping/receiving/inventory of test samples and test setup parts, facility maintenance, and test equipment calibration.
Fabricate High Voltage and Low Voltage wiring harnesses and test fixtures to support eDrive testing for power electronics and electrical machines.
Assemble various test fixtures and complete fabrication for custom parts
As training, skills and capability progress, independent running of test procedures & programs