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# Lead Engineering Technician | Software

- **Company:** Ford Motor Company
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $118,700 - $198,500
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Confluence, JIRA, Linux, Hardware Design, Microsoft Office, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Hardware Testing, Atlassian Tools
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d6124e0c86fb9fce

## About the Role

* 2 year degree in Automotive Technology or relevant experience
 * 3+ years of experience Machining and Fabricating parts

Even better, you may have...

 * Experience in software integration and testing, preferably in the automotive industry.
 * Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products and vehicle prototyping
 * Experience with Microsoft Office, Confluence, and Jira applications
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills
 * An eagerness to work in a fast paced cross-functional environment
 * A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement

## Description

The Engineering Technician will support Software Engineering teams by prototyping integrated testing platforms (HIL Racks, Test Benches, etc.), flashing software and troubleshooting system faults.

What you'll do...

 * Design and fabricate software and hardware testing equipment.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware integration issues.
 * Collaborate with software developers, engineers, and other technicians to build software development equipment.
 * Familiarity with Linux and shell commands.
 * Ability to operate Fabrication and Machine Shop equipment
 * Ability to interpret network and wiring schematics.
 * Ability to track work through Jira and other Atlassian tools.
 * Maintain a strong understanding of electrical principles and automotive standards.