Ford Motor Company· Automotive· Oct 20, 2026 · 7d ago
Palo Alto, CA, United States
Location
Hybrid
Work mode
Full-time
Schedule
Lead
Level
$141K–$219K est.
Estimated compensation
2+ years exp
Experience
Job description
The Engineering Technician will support Software Engineering teams by prototyping integrated testing platforms (HIL Racks, Test Benches, etc.), flashing software and troubleshooting system faults.
What you'll do...
• Design and fabricate software and hardware testing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware integration issues.
• Collaborate with software developers, engineers, and other technicians to build software development equipment.
• Familiarity with Linux and shell commands.
• Ability to operate Fabrication and Machine Shop equipment
• Ability to interpret network and wiring schematics.
• Ability to track work through Jira and other Atlassian tools.
• Maintain a strong understanding of electrical principles and automotive standards.
You'll have...
• 2 year degree in Automotive Technology or relevant experience
• 3+ years of experience Machining and Fabricating parts
Even better, you may have...
• Experience in software integration and testing, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products and vehicle prototyping
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Confluence, and Jira applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An eagerness to work in a fast paced cross-functional environment
• A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement
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 GSR-7 and ranges from $118,700-$198,500.
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: fordcareers.co
Visa sponsorship is 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.
This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
#LI-MZ1 #UEV
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Product Creation and Industrialization (PC&I) brings together Ford’s vehicle, electric, digital and design teams with our global manufacturing system. Working as one end-to-end organization, we turn ideas into high-quality vehicles, software and experiences across gas, hybrid and electric, designed around what customers need.
Requirements
Must-haves
The Engineering Technician will support Software Engineering teams by prototyping integrated testing platforms (HIL Racks, Test Benches, etc.), flashing software and troubleshooting system faults.
What you'll do...
Design and fabricate software and hardware testing equipment.
Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware integration issues.
Collaborate with software developers, engineers, and other technicians to build software development equipment.
Familiarity with Linux and shell commands.
Ability to operate Fabrication and Machine Shop equipment
Ability to interpret network and wiring schematics.
Ability to track work through Jira and other Atlassian tools.
Maintain a strong understanding of electrical principles and automotive standards.
You'll have...
2 year degree in Automotive Technology or relevant experience
3+ years of experience Machining and Fabricating parts
Even better, you may have...
Experience in software integration and testing, preferably in the automotive industry.
Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products and vehicle prototyping
Experience with Microsoft Office, Confluence, and Jira applications
Strong written and verbal communication skills
An eagerness to work in a fast paced cross-functional environment
A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement
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!
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Nice-to-haves
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Lead Engineering Technician | Software at Ford Motor Company · Match Moth