• Job Description

  Req#: 24173

  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?

  At Ford, we’re defining the future of human mobility with a strong focus on corporate responsibility. If you share this commitment, join the diverse team of passionate professionals within our Sustainability, Environment & Safety group. You’ll be a key contributor to our efforts to provide the technical and regulatory expertise necessary for advancing such critical initiatives as product safety, emissions, fuel economy, vehicle recycling and much more.

  In this position...

  Engineering technologist opportunity to work directly on prototype builds within APTL Diagnostic Garage supporting test readiness, early misbuild detection, and issue resolution for Emissions and Fuel Economy compliance.

  Qualifications

  You'll have...

  • Engineering Technology Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of powertrain, engine or OBD calibration, emissions control, fuel systems, and associated tools.
  • Strong technical and oral communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, accessing databases, etc.).
  • Ability to leverage vehicle diagnostic tools including DET, MyCanic FD, and FDRS.
  • Detail oriented self-starter, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to interact effectively with management and other organizations including government agencies.
  • Ability to interact effectively through e-mail, telephone, WebEx, etc.
  • Familiarity with emissions/fuel economy regulations and emissions testing/procedures desirable.
  • Familiarity with Environmental Aspects pertaining to waste products created within garage.

  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, 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:

  2024 New Hire Benefits

  Visa sponsorship is not 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 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.

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  Responsibilities

  What you'll do...

  • Work closely with certification team members and development leads to update vehicle software and diagnose hardware and software issues gating test readiness within garage.
  • Manage and facilitate required flashing events within diagnostic garage and record actions completed.
  • Provide technical direction to requesting engineers to ensure prototype vehicle test readiness.
  • Work to assist all levels of vehicle flash events and provide diagnosis of software performance and compatibility issues.
  • Maintain testing assets needed for electrical updates and diagnostic applications.
  • Provide support to lab testing personnel to enable test throughput success.
  • Interact directly with Team Leads, Parts Ordering Specialist, and Certification/Fuel Economy management to ensure coordination of software compatibility needs in line with emissions block timing test plans.
  • Download required software from IVS development package as prescribed within Certification eWhitepapers.
  • Coordinate with development team as needed to ensure test vehicle calibration documentation conformance within certification Electronic Vehicle Books (eVB)/ePCN systems.
  • Maintain records of work performed, including HW and SW part cataloguing in line with compliance-driven policies and procedures.
  • Assist with prototype vehicle issue resolution for Ford certification/homologation programs.
  • Removal and replacement of vehicle mechanical or electrical systems using approved service procedures for internal combustion and electric vehicles.
  • Diagnose electronic and mechanical system malfunction on pre-production development and certification vehicles, providing technical assistance to engineering personnel.
  • PCM parameter acquisition, analysis, and troubleshooting for various electronic control modules using Ford diagnostic instrumentation and software tools.
  • Vehicle certification test preparation, EPA confirmatory test preparation, and on-site drive mode entry/exit condition familiarity using approved procedures.

• About the company

  Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation.

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