Lead Engineering Technician | Software

Ford Motor • Palo Alto, CA

18d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Engineering Technician will support Software Engineering teams by prototyping integrated testing platforms, such as hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) racks and test benches, flashing software, and troubleshooting system faults. The role designs and fabricates software and hardware testing equipment, resolves software and hardware integration issues, and collaborates with software developers, engineers, and technicians to build software development equipment. The position is hybrid and requires onsite work four or more days per week.

Requirements

• A two-year degree in Automotive Technology or relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of experience machining and fabricating parts.
• Familiarity with Linux and shell commands.
• Ability to operate fabrication and machine shop equipment.
• Ability to interpret network and wiring schematics.
• Strong understanding of electrical principles and automotive standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in software integration and testing, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products and vehicle prototypes.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Confluence, and Jira applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• A system approach to design and development, with curiosity and commitment to exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Flash software and troubleshoot system faults.
• Use Jira and other Atlassian tools to track work.
• Apply knowledge of electrical principles and automotive standards.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup 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.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree