EV Vehicle Integration Specialist

Ford•Long Beach, CA

2d•$95,300 - $159,400•Hybrid

About The Position

The Electric Vehicle Integration Specialist supports the development, testing, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of electric vehicles and their high-voltage systems throughout the product development lifecycle. This hands-on role works closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to integrate prototype hardware and software, identify and resolve technical issues, and ensure vehicles meet performance, safety, reliability, and quality requirements before launch.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Hands-on experience in automotive testing, diagnostics, maintenance, repair, vehicle integration, or a related technical environment.
Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, and mechanical vehicle systems.
Ability to use diagnostic software, electrical test equipment, and standard automotive repair tools.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and service procedures.
Understanding of electrical safety principles and safe work practices for high-voltage systems.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced product-development environment.
Ability to work a variable schedule and travel up to 50%, as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, technical degree, or professional certification in automotive technology, electrical technology, engineering technology, or a related field.
Two or more years of relevant experience working with electric vehicles, high-voltage systems, vehicle integration, or automotive test operations.
Experience with dynamometers, test cells, prototype vehicles, data-acquisition systems, or on-road vehicle testing.
Knowledge of EV batteries, electric motors, inverters, onboard chargers, DC fast-charging systems, thermal-management systems, and vehicle communication networks.
Familiarity with OSHA requirements, NFPA 70E, Lockout/Tagout, and high-voltage personal protective equipment.
Experience installing prototype hardware, updating vehicle software, performing approved calibration changes, and documenting technical concerns.
Relevant EV or high-voltage safety certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct durability, performance, thermal-management, charging, and safety testing on prototype and production-intent electric vehicles in laboratory, dynamometer, test-track, and public-road environments.
Use specialized diagnostic tools, software, and test equipment to identify and resolve electrical, electronic, software, and mechanical issues involving batteries, electric motors, inverters, charging systems, thermal systems, and vehicle controls.
Perform vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and component replacements, including work on high-voltage systems in accordance with established safety procedures.
Follow all applicable high-voltage safety requirements, including personal protective equipment, electrical safe-work practices, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Install and integrate prototype components, instrumentation, test hardware, wiring, and software builds. Perform software updates and approved calibration changes as required.
Assemble and configure test rigs and instrumentation. Operate and maintain equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, battery analyzers, data-acquisition systems, and vehicle diagnostic interfaces.
Accurately document test configurations, results, repairs, software versions, vehicle conditions, and technical issues. Provide clear findings and recommendations to support root-cause analysis and design improvements.
Reproduce concerns, collect relevant data, support root-cause investigations, and verify corrective actions.
Partner with engineering, design, manufacturing, service, and testing teams to resolve technical problems and improve vehicle design, validation methods, and service-repair processes.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while ensuring tools, equipment, vehicles, and test assets are properly maintained.

Benefits

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.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.