EE Technician

Ford Motor • Long Beach, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Motor Company is hiring an EE Technician to support hands-on electrical and electronic lab activities, including evaluation, troubleshooting, repair, and rework of electronic assemblies and prototype systems. The role is part of Product Creation and Industrialization (PC&I), which connects Ford’s vehicle, electric, digital, and design teams with its global manufacturing system to develop vehicles, software, and customer experiences across gas, hybrid, and electric platforms.

The successful candidate will bring practical lab or technician experience and a foundation in soldering and electronics. They will follow work instructions and quality requirements, document results, and collaborate with engineers and technicians to resolve issues. Advanced techniques are not required at the outset; the technician should seek guidance or escalate work when it exceeds their skill or authorization.

This position is hybrid, with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. The position is salary grade 6, with a stated salary range of $81,800–$136,900. Visa sponsorship is not available, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in an electronics lab, repair, assembly, prototyping, manufacturing, or related technician environment; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• Basic working knowledge of electronics and common electronic components, with willingness to learn more advanced circuit concepts.
• Experience or demonstrated aptitude with soldering and electronic assembly rework, and ability to develop proficiency in through-hole and surface-mount work.
• Comfort using common bench equipment, especially a digital multimeter.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, interpret technical instructions, and maintain careful, accurate records.
• Good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, attention to detail, and commitment to quality and safe work practices.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the judgment to ask for help when appropriate.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with oscilloscopes and hot-air rework tools.
• Experience with PCB repair, surface-mount component rework, microscopes, or electronic troubleshooting.
• IPC-A-610 or IPC-7711/7721 familiarity or certification; training can be developed on the job.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and rework of electronic assemblies and lab hardware.
• Perform basic through-hole and surface-mount soldering and component replacement, seeking guidance or escalation for advanced rework as needed.
• Help identify damaged components, solder joints, traces, or connections; support solder touch-up, bridging, and wicking when trained and appropriate.
• Use lab tools such as soldering irons, hot-air equipment, magnification or microscopes, digital multimeters, and oscilloscopes to inspect and test assemblies.
• Read and follow schematics, datasheets, wiring diagrams, work instructions, and other technical documentation.
• Support setup and execution of bench tests, inspections, and functional checks; record observations and results accurately.
• Maintain an orderly, safe lab workspace and handle tools, components, and electronic assemblies with care.
• Collaborate with engineers and other technicians, communicate findings, and seek guidance when issues exceed current skill or authorization.
• Contribute ideas to improve lab, repair, and documentation processes.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized back-up child care.
• Family building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• 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.
• Vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed