We are the Product Development (PD) Platform Operations team, the driving force behind Ford's next-generation infrastructure and software solutions. Our mission is to build scalable, highly available environments that empower our engineers to design and build the vehicles of the future. We thrive on innovation, embracing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies like Infrastructure-as-Code, Configuration-as-Code (powered by Ansible), and cloud-native development – all while using CI/CD methodologies. We are looking for an experienced test automation engineer to elevate our software development & platform ecosystem. The main objective of the role is drive quality assurance for Ford's critical Platform Lifecycle Management (PLM) software development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills in with expertise with modern testing frameworks like Selenium, Playwright, & deep experience with CI/CD pipeline integration. Ford is looking for the right candidate who can design comprehensive automation strategies, build custom testing tools when needed, and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure our mission-critical systems perform flawlessly. This role requires excellent problem-solving abilities and the ability to work in an agile environment while maintaining the high-quality standards that Ford's engineering teams depend on daily. **Why Join Us?** Join a tight-knit, rapidly growing team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and a passion for pushing technological boundaries. Be at the forefront of modernizing Ford's core product lifecycle management (PLM) processes and have a direct impact on the tools our engineers use every day. This role is specifically within the Software Development portion of our Product Development (PD) Platform Operations team, helping maintain all aspects of our deployed Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) and Siemens Teamcenter platforms. **Why You'll Love This Role?** This position offers the opportunity to work across the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning through deployment and maintenance. You'll constantly be learning new technologies while making a direct impact on product quality and team efficiency. Your automation expertise will be valued across multiple departments, making this a highly visible and influential role at Ford. **What You'll Do:** **Test Design & Execution:** Design and develop automated test scripts that validate functionality without manual intervention • Build and maintain automated test suites using Selenium, Playwright, other modern frameworks • Execute comprehensive QA tests across databases, networks, applications, systems, & software • Perform regular automated testing cycles and regression tests as part of CI/CD pipeline processes • Create test data setup and cleanup scripts for testing environments **Process Improvement & Analysis:** Identify strategic opportunities within the software development process where automation can be implemented • Analyze test coverage metrics and identify gaps in automation • Locate bugs and quality issues across business, development, and service-level IT processes • Review test results and document any defects found during testing • Present quality metrics and testing reports to stakeholder teams **Technical Implementation & Innovation:** Configure automation tools & frameworks to enhance testing capabilities • Maintain and optimize existing automation infrastructure for maximum efficiency • Develop performance and load tests to validate system scalability • Build custom testing tools when standard solutions don't meet requirements • Research emerging testing technologies and recommend adoption strategies **Collaboration:** Work with development teams during sprint planning to identify testing requirements • Participate in agile ceremonies including stand-ups, retrospectives, and sprint planning • Coordinate with product owners to validate requirements and acceptance criteria • Partner with infrastructure teams to optimize test environment management • Mentor development teams on automation best practices and conduct training sessions **Documentation & Standards:** Create comprehensive test plans and automation guidelines • Establish testing best practices across development teams • Update test documentation to reflect current processes and procedures • Ensure compliance and security testing requirements are met through automation **Requirements:** + Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience + 4+ years as a test automation engineer, software quality assurance or software developer + 4+ years of test automation experience with modern frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, TestNG, etc.) + Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities + Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments + Detail-oriented mindset with a passion for quality and continuous improvement **Technical Skills:** + 3+ years experience with testing tools: Elastic Search (ELK), Jira, Xray, ServiceNow, and other SaaS products + 3+ years experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing integration + Strong programming skills in Python, Java, JavaScript, or C# + Experience testing across multiple technology stacks (databases, networks, applications, etc.) + Familiarity with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) for development & testing environments + Experience with modern front end and back end development (React, Angular, Node.js) + Understanding of service-oriented architecture (SOA) and microservices within cloud environments + Experience designing and architecting cloud-based data pipelines and micro services + Experience with databases & relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) + Experience with containerization (Docker) and serverless architecture + Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) & Ansible + Strong knowledge of automation frameworks to enhance development workflows + Strong understanding of security best practices and testing principles + Experience implementing data governance frameworks and security measures + Outstanding communication, collaboration, and presentation abilities + Demonstrated success delivering complex projects under aggressive timelines + Previous experience in manufacturing or automotive environments preferred (not required) • Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage • Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 a detailed look at our benefits, click here: Benefit Summary (https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2025-benefits-and-comp-gsr-sal-plan-2.pdf) **_This role is based out of Dearborn MI, you will be required to be on-site up to 3 days/week._** **_*Visa Sponsorship is NOT provided for this specific role_** ***** **_*Relocation assistance IS provided for this specific role*_** 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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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. \#LI-Hybrid \#LI-DS2 **Requisition ID** : 46723