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Ford Motor Company

Lead Engineering Technician | Software

Ford Motor Company
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hybrid senior full-time $118,700-$198,500 Palo Alto, CA

First indexed 21 Oct 2026

Description

The Lead Engineering Technician will support Software Engineering teams by prototyping integrated testing platforms, flashing software, and troubleshooting system faults.

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.
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 2-year degree in Automotive Technology or relevant experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in Machining and Fabricating parts.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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 systems approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.

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.
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