This is a union-represented salaried position.
The Durability Systems Engineering (DSE) Support Technologist works full time at the Michigan Proving Grounds (MPG) in Romeo (Department T630). The technologist is responsible for supporting the Durability systems engineers at tracking and documenting concerns identified on durability vehicles being tested at MPG. The DSE technologist assists with Durability inspections, communication of concerns, and assistance in repair direction. The technologist will be expected to work with local employees (represented and non-represented Ford personnel, as well as non-Ford personnel) and communicate with testing, engineering, and management teams. This position is for a crew pattern shift and requires a flexible working schedule.
Please Note:
- Employment in this position with Ford is covered by the Salaried UAW Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Dues and Membership are governed by the UAW Constitution, Federal laws, and State laws.
- Salaried UAW employment affords the same salaried benefits as non-represented employees in addition to policies negotiated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Ford UAW Salaried Bargaining Agreements are typically negotiated every 4 years.
Responsibilities for Candidates may vary and include but are not limited to:
- Interface with Durability Systems Engineers and Vehicle Line Coordinators after hours and weekends to cascade direction of concerns found on test
- Participate in daily inspections during structures testing.
- Interact with MPG personnel (drivers, mechanics, and coordinators) to understand the vehicle and test conditions.
- Regularly drive vehicles to help diagnose concerns
- Ensure required data is collected at downtime data periods, including torque and repairs.
- Provide detailed repair direction to Roush mechanics as required, with service procedures, and illustrations
- Document in the DURIS database all issues before, during and at end of test. Include all required documentation, including photos, mileage, test condition, damaged parts, vehicle parameters, etc.
- Follow-up documentation in DURIS on actions taken after issues are found to ensure a high quality record of all issues.
- Coordinate special trials with D&R and Dearborn durability team to confirm if a fix works or to help root cause issues.
- Provide D&R with an understanding of test events and procedures.
- Train the garage personnel on new diagnostics tools and/or repair procedures
You'll have...
Associates in engineering technology or equivalent (preferred)
Two years’ experience in Proving Ground vehicle testing (preferred)
Experience with data acquisition systems – installation, troubleshooting, repair, etc (required)
Strong automotive diagnostic and repair background
Ability to troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of Body, Chassis, Electrical or Powertrain issues
Solid organizational skills including proven ability to multi-task
Ability to work independently.
Even better, you may have...
Solid oral and written communication skills
Proficient in utilizing MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Able and willing to work flexible hours and holidays as necessary to support testing
Understanding of Automotive CAN networks
Ability to work independently without specific direction
Proficient in utilizing ELMS (preferred)
Proficient in utilizing DURIS (preferred)
Able and willing to learn new software applications
Capable of using Webex and SharePoint
Capable of obtaining a Tier II driver rating (required)
Excellent problem-solving skills
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
• 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
This position is a salary grade 5.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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