Senior Prototype Vehicle Technician Position Available In Essex, Massachusetts

Job Listing ID:

4290050

Job Title:

Senior Prototype Vehicle Technician Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

06/12/2025

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly.
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Job Summary:

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world — together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. In this position… This isn’t your average technician role! While you’ll still be hands-on with prototype vehicles, you’ll operate at a higher technical level, bridging the gap between mechanical/electrical work and complex vehicle software/system diagnostics. You’ll be critical in supporting the development and debugging of cutting-edge EV technology, working closely with engineering teams to bring new features to life and troubleshoot intricate issues. What you’ll do… Perform complex assembly, modification, maintenance, and repair tasks on prototype vehicles systems (including electrical, mechanical, thermal, and propulsion systems). Lead technical issue triage and debugging efforts for complex vehicle problems, focusing on interactions between hardware and software components. Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and software, including CAN analysis tools (like CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy), to analyze vehicle data, identify root causes of issues, and verify fixes. Execute vehicle software flashing, configuration updates, and module programming as required during the development process. Support vehicle bring-up activities for new prototype builds, system integrations, and major software releases, ensuring basic functionality and connectivity. Collaborate closely with Software, Calibration, Integration, and Test Engineers to understand technical issues, provide detailed feedback, and implement solutions. Fabricate or modify complex parts and components as needed to support prototype development and issue resolution. Maintain detailed and accurate technical records of work performed, including modifications, diagnostic findings, software versions, and issue resolution steps. Assist in developing and refining technical procedures for prototype assembly, advanced diagnostics, software updates, and vehicle bring-up. Support vehicle testing activities by preparing vehicles, installing instrumentation, and providing on-the-spot technical diagnosis and repair during test sessions. Ensure all work is performed safely and maintain a highly organized and clean work environment. Manage inventory of specialized parts, tools, and diagnostic equipment. Potentially provide technical guidance or mentorship to junior technicians. You’ll have… High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as an automotive technician or in a related hands-on technical role, with significant experience working on prototype vehicles or in a research and development environment. Proven ability to perform advanced vehicle diagnostics and troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, and software-related issues. Strong proficiency in using a wide range of hand and power tools, fabrication equipment,?and?advanced electronic diagnostic tools, including CAN analysis software. Ability to read, inter…

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