Test Technician
$56.4k - $94.9kFord Motor Co
Test Lab Technician
In this position, product development uses design thinking and user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We have opportunities across multiple test labs, including engine/powertrain dynamometer testing and emissions/chassis dynamometer testing. This position is a test lab technician supporting calibration, development, durability, and emissions testing of engines, powertrains, and vehicles. The individual must possess strong mechanical aptitude, solid automotive knowledge, and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
• Set up, operate, and support test equipment (dynamometers, test cells, and associated systems) to conduct vehicle, engine, or powertrain testing.
• Use mechanical and hand tools to install, remove, and maintain test articles, samples, and supporting systems.
• Perform troubleshooting, minor repairs, and maintenance on test equipment and vehicles/engines; conduct or coordinate repairs.
• Monitor tests, record data, and report results while following all safety protocols.
• Perform site readiness checks and report failures.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of automotive/engine systems – gasoline, diesel.
Even better, you may have...
• Mechanical aptitude, ability to use diagnostic and hand/pneumatic tools.
• Experience testing engines, powertrains, or vehicles in a lab or dynamometer environment.
• Associate degree in automotive technology or equivalent.
• Motivated, self-starter, proven reliability.
• Proven ability to participate and collaborate in a team environment.
• Understand and operate multiple computer systems controlling the operation and data acquisition systems in real time.
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 4 and ranges from $56,400-$94,900.
This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $65,100-$109,300.
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.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Job Identification 68432
Job Category PD Operations and Quality
Posting Date 08/11/2026, 06:00 PM
Degree Level High School Graduate or equivalent
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 1701 Village Rd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US (On-site)
Preferred Degree Associate Degree
$56.4k - $94.9k
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