Test Laboratory Operations Technician (3rd Shift)
Ford Motor CompanyAbout the role
Allen Park Test Laboratory Operations is seeking an individual with emission testing experience. The prospective individual will be responsible for conducting Certification, Development, Evaporative and Environmental emission testing.
This is a 3rd shift position: 3:30 PM to 12 AM, Monday-Friday, with potential overtime.
What You'll Do….
Site Operation and Testing:
- Maintain daily operations testing schedule.
- Mentor new and junior technicians in the test process
- Support Engineering, Plant Engineering, and Site Support personnel as necessary to maintain operations.
- Maintain inventory and control of Site equipment necessary to maintain the operation
- Support power-train emissions development, U.S. Certification, Homologation, and VE problem resolution
- Support development of HEV & PHEV development/certification by designing test procedures/facilities/equipment to develop the product efficiently and effectively.
- Support the development of new test methodologies required to meet emissions and fuel economy requirements for U.S. Government regulations and Global requirements as appropriate.
- Competence with installation and calibration of test instrumentation.
- Delivery of financial objectives of the department(s) and the team
You'll Have…
- High School diploma or GED
- 1+ years of experience in emission testing
- Must be able to work third-shift
Even Better, You'll Have…
- 5+ years of experience in emission testing
- Associate's degree in automotive technology or equivalent
- Powertrain experience preferred.
- A customer-focused mindset is required.
- Proven ability to handle tasks independently.
- Motivated/Self-starter
- Proven ability to participate and lead in a Team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Solid organizational skills; proven ability to multi-task
- Proficient in MS Office Applications
- Ability to adjust to changing requirements.
- Flexible work schedule
- Proven dependability and reliability
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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
This position is a range of salary grades 3-5 .
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.
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