Product Development Analyst - Rolling Road Wind Tunnel

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

In this position...

• Prep/de-prep of test vehicles (install/remove wind tunnel equipment and vehicle parts)

• Design/fabricate attachment fixtures for vehicle testing

• Configure test section and test systems

• Install/Remove test vehicles into/from wind tunnel

• Execute dynamic vehicle test plans

• Operation of complex HMI software

• Program, prove out, troubleshoot automated test procedures

• Safely and properly operate all test systems (wind tunnel, main fan, rolling road system, dual flow traverse, PIV system)

• Operate data acquisition system and perform data analysis and transfer

• Monitor real time test and facility data for anomalies

• Interface/support customers in the prep bays and wind tunnel (part changes, taping, etc.)

• Troubleshooting of complex test systems

• Control PCs, PLCs, Test Instrumentation, DAS software, Load Cells

• Author, edit, refine DAS configuration files for testing

• Receive and release test vehicles

• Accurate status of vehicles and facility in laboratory management system

• Install and remove camouflage from test vehicles

• Wash vehicles as necessary

• Support facility maintenance and cleaning activities

• Move test vehicles around the facility as required (drive and/or PMHV use)

• Provide support to other technicians

• Work with the team to set daily priorities and goals (test schedule dictates priorities)

• Daily communication with on-coming shift (turn over reports, work status updates)

• Clean and organize all facility areas

• Other lab support as required

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• 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.

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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You'll have...

• High School Diploma (Associate's degree in a technical area of study is preferred)

• 5 years preferred) experience as an automotive technician, mechanic, and/or wind tunnel/test system operator

• General knowledge of basic test methodologies, vehicle service, and hand tool use
• General understanding of fluid mechanics and aerodynamics
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts and functionality
• Strong knowledge of computers & interfacing skills
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude
• Good customer service skills and attitude
• Good communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, One Note)
• Trustworthy self-starter that can work independently with reduced supervision
• Safety minded

Even better, you may have...

• 10+ preferred experience as an automotive technician, mechanic, and/or wind tunnel/test system operator
• Associate's degree in a Science or any Technical area