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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?

Join our Advanced EV Development (ADVEV) team for a 6-month Student Worker Program and help build the future of mobility! Immerse yourself in Ford's center of innovation and growth, working alongside top engineering, design, and software talent to create groundbreaking EVs and contribute to key technologies like batteries, charging, and recycling. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience and make a real impact on the automotive industry.

Help us build Ford’s next-generation electric powertrains while you build your career. As a Hardware Test Automation Engineer, you’ll work side-by-side with experienced engineers to develop, run, and improve automated test systems for powertrain components.

What you’ll do...

Assist with the setup and shakedown of powertrain hardware test equipment. Write, debug, and document basic test scripts (Python, LabVIEW, or similar) to automate data capture and repeatable test sequences Configure sensors and data-acquisition hardware; verify signal quality and calibrations Collect and visualize test data; create concise summaries or slide decks for the engineering team Help investigate test-stand issues (mechanical, electrical, or software) under the guidance of senior staff Maintain test-lab hardware inventories and update wiring diagrams, schematics, and safety checklists Contribute to continuous-improvement projects—anything from wiring-harness cleanup to adding new fault-injection features