VISE Technician

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Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

• Two-year associate''s degree or experience in a technically related field.
• An understanding of vehicle powertrain, feature, and electrical system operation, with an emphasis on the proper operation of vehicle safety-related features (e.g., adaptive cruise, blind spot monitoring, etc.).
• A working knowledge of electrical test equipment and circuit fabrication (pinning and de-pinning automotive connectors).
• Strong understanding of electrical and electronics instrumentation, including thermocouples, loadcells and pressure transducers.
• Experience with automotive CAN communication tools (e.g., DET tool, CANalyzer, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, taking directions from multiple sources as needed.
• Basic MS Office skills in Word and Excel required.
• Fabrication skills are a strong plus.
• Able to lift 50 lbs., work inside, crawl under, and maneuver around test vehicle setups.
• Ability to support off shift and weekend work periodically to accommodate workload.

In this position...

The VISE Technician will work with test engineers to support the company''s product testing needs. You will be required to become proficient in Breadboard, Hardware in the Loop (HiL) lab vehicle fabrication and part installation, equipment/instrumentation connection, and proper functional verification of test set-ups. You will work with the test engineers to review test setups and investigate breadboard/HiL issues. You will be responsible for supporting the VISE Lab, and functional partners. These positions will range from a Ford Salary Grade 4-5

What you''ll do...

• Execute VISE breadboard and HiL lab vehicle fabrication/assembly.

• Prepare and setup test articles in accordance vehicle wiring schematics, wiring diagrams, or 2D layouts, adhering to established standards and procedures.

• Install instrumentation, control systems and test solutions on test properties to support test requirements.

• Conduct wire harness overlays and repairs as needed.

• Troubleshoot breadboard or lab vehicle issues as needed.

• Update build status and key events in the ELMS Laboratory Management System

• Assist other technicians in day-to-day execution and facility support functions

• Manage and maintain lab equipment inventory, installation, and usage

• Maintain and verify calibration and maintenance of test equipment and test systems

• Adhere to all Lab Procedures; suggest process improvements when needed

• Comply with all Environmental, Health & Safety, and ISO documented procedures

Even better, you may have...

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 4 and ranges from $56,400-$94,900

This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $65,100-$109,300

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate''s skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

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. 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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In this position...

The VISE Technician will work with test engineers to support the company''s product testing needs. You will be required to become proficient in Breadboard, Hardware in the Loop (HiL) lab vehicle fabrication and part installation, equipment/instrumentation connection, and proper functional verification of test set-ups. You will work with the test engineers to review test setups and investigate breadboard/HiL issues. You will be responsible for supporting the VISE Lab, and functional partners. These positions will range from a Ford Salary Grade 4-5

What you''ll do...

• Execute VISE breadboard and HiL lab vehicle fabrication/assembly.

• Prepare and setup test articles in accordance vehicle wiring schematics, wiring diagrams, or 2D layouts, adhering to established standards and procedures.

• Install instrumentation, control systems and test solutions on test properties to support test requirements.

• Conduct wire harness overlays and repairs as needed.

• Troubleshoot breadboard or lab vehicle issues as needed.

• Update build status and key events in the ELMS Laboratory Management System

• Assist other technicians in day-to-day execution and facility support functions

• Manage and maintain lab equipment inventory, installation, and usage

• Maintain and verify calibration and maintenance of test equipment and test systems

• Adhere to all Lab Procedures; suggest process improvements when needed

• Comply with all Environmental, Health & Safety, and ISO documented procedures

Even better, you may have...

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 4 and ranges from $56,400-$94,900

This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $65,100-$109,300

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate''s skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

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. 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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