Description
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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.
The Dyno Test Technician will support vehicle testing and validation activities within a chassis dynamometer laboratory. This individual will be responsible for preparing vehicles for testing, operating and maintaining dynamometer systems, executing test cycles, troubleshooting equipment issues, and supporting electrical instrumentation activities.
The ideal candidate has prior experience operating vehicle dynamometers, understands environmental test cell operations, and can independently support day-to-day dyno testing. While EV experience is a plus, the primary requirement is strong dyno experience and a solid technical foundation in vehicle testing and electrical systems.
Responsibilities:
- Operate and support chassis dynamometer testing of prototype and production vehicles
- Prepare dynamometer systems for testing, including warm-up procedures and equipment setup
- Load, position, restrain, and remove vehicles from the dyno safely and efficiently
- Execute test cycles and drive traces using AVL dyno control systems
- Monitor test execution and ensure adherence to established procedures
- Troubleshoot test cell, vehicle, instrumentation, and dyno-related issues
- Perform basic dyno maintenance, calibrations, and equipment inspections
- Function as the first line of support before engaging equipment vendors for troubleshooting
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Assist with installation and modification of test harnesses and instrumentation
- Support high-voltage vehicle testing activities while understanding High Voltage Safety around EV Vehicles and the proper PPE needed to work with those vehicles and follow all safety procedures
- Coordinate vehicle charging and preparation activities between test events
- Support testing within environmental chambers operating from -40°C to +65°C
- Work closely with engineers and technicians to ensure successful test execution and data collection
- Ability to work independently without the need for direction as well as work and collaborate as a team with other colleagues and engineers
- Understands High Voltage Safety and procedures around Test Equipment and LOTO procedures
- Support other departments when necessary as roles could change when needed
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety and efficiency
- 5+ years of experience in vehicle testing, dynamometer operations, and test cell environments
- Experience with automotive maintenance, repair and vehicle instrumentation
- Experience operating chassis dynamometers or similar vehicle testing equipment
- Understanding of the drive cycles, drive traces, and vehicle test procedures
- Experience setting up, securing, and operating vehicles on a dynamometer
- Familiarity with dynamometer maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Basic electrical troubleshooting experience and strong mechanical/technical aptitude
- Experience working independently in an R&D or vehicle test environment
- Working knowledge and use of different diagnostic software, electronic test equipment and standard automotive tools
- Working knowledge of electrical, electronic and mechanical vehicle systems.
Benefits:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- 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
- Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
Salary: $95,300-$159,400