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Advanced Development Technician – Electric Vehicles, Digital & Design (EVDD)

Location: Hybrid (Onsite up to 3 days/week for candidates near a Ford hub)
Salary Grade: 5
Visa Sponsorship: Available
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Drive the Future with Ford

At Ford Motor Company, we’re united by a mission: build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. Whether it’s revolutionizing electric mobility or redefining how people connect with vehicles, we’re the movers of the world and the makers of the future.

Join our Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team and become part of a bold, agile group that is reshaping transportation. We are customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven—committed to delivering an exceptional EV ownership experience from the ground up.

About the Role

As an Advanced Development Technician, you will support the development and testing of mechanical, electrical, and thermal systems for Ford’s next-generation electric vehicle (EV) platforms. You’ll work hands-on with engineers and fellow innovators to bring new EV technologies from concept to reality.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to build, modify, instrument, and test components and systems (mechanical, electrical, and thermal).
• Perform root cause analysis on early-stage validation failures.
• Execute machining and fabrication for prototype and test projects.
• Design, assemble, and debug test fixtures and control systems.
• Conduct experiments, collect test data, and manage data storage and access.
• Maintain and coordinate repairs of lab equipment and tools.
• Integrate new parts or systems into test setups and provide manufacturability feedback.
• Interpret engineering drawings and use precision tools to verify component specs.
• Diagnose and resolve embedded systems issues across various vehicle communication protocols.

What You’ll Need

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate in Automotive Technology/Repair or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 1+ year of experience in EV architecture and integration development or comparable work.
• Valid Class C driver’s license or ability to obtain.
• Experience in machining, fabrication, and lab equipment maintenance/calibration.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience in:

• Building and launching automotive products.
• Prototyping and testing electrical, thermal, and mechanical systems.
• Instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Diagnosing HVAC systems and managing fluids (glycol, refrigerant, oils).
• Creating/interpreting wiring diagrams for test equipment.
• Controls methods for automotive systems.
• Navigating 3DX/CATIA V6 and reading 2D engineering drawings.

Don’t meet every qualification? We still encourage you to apply. Diverse backgrounds and unique experiences help drive innovation.

Why Ford?

We offer a career that works for you—with benefits and flexibility to support your goals:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage from day one
• Paid parental leave, flexible family care days, backup childcare
• Family-building support, including fertility treatments, adoption, and surrogacy reimbursement
• Employee and family vehicle discount programs
• Tuition assistance for continued education
• Generous paid holidays and vacation time, plus the option to purchase extra days
• Active employee resource groups and opportunities to engage in community service
• Career mobility and growth opportunities across the company

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Ford, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are. We believe that our strength lies in our differences. We’re committed to fostering a workplace built on mutual respect, empathy, and equal opportunity.

If you require accommodation during the online application process due to a disability, please contact 1-888-336-0660.

Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Ready to help shape the EV revolution?
Join us and move the world forward.
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