Ford Motor Company

Lead Dyno Technician

Ford Motor Company • $95K — $159K *
Long Beach, CA 90805In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or technical diploma in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in automotive testing within a dynamometer lab
  • 2+ years in a senior or lead technician role
  • Experience operating chassis dynamometers and test automation software
  • Hands-on experience with hub-coupled dynamometers
  • Strong understanding of electric vehicle systems and architecture
  • Knowledge of vehicle data acquisition systems and tools.
  • Proficiency in wiring and custom test instrumentation fabrication.

Responsibilities

  • Configure and operate chassis dynamometers for various testing purposes.
  • Install and operate hub-coupled dynamometer systems with precise alignment.
  • Program environmental profiles in climatic chambers for vehicle tests.
  • Coordinate lab workflow and vehicle preparation to meet deadlines.
  • Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on testing equipment and systems.
  • Mentor junior technicians on safe and effective dynamometer operations.
  • Manage high-voltage charging systems during vehicle tests.
  • Instrument test vehicles with various sensors and data acquisition devices.
  • Lead safety protocols and compliance for lab operations.
  • Collaborate with engineers to analyze test data and update SOPs.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote work.
  • Visa sponsorship availability for eligible candidates.
  • Opportunity to work in the forefront of sustainable transportation.
  • Engaging work environment with cross-functional collaboration.
  • Professional development and training opportunities available.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Lead Dynamometer Technician, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of sustainable transportation by operating and managing our advanced electric vehicle propulsion and climatic test facility. You will oversee daily lab operations, executing complex tests on state-of-the-art chassis and hub-coupled dynamometers, climatic chambers, and high-voltage charging systems. By collaborating across engineering teams, you will ensure the highest standard of data quality and laboratory safety, ultimately contributing to the development of world-class electric vehicles.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...
  • Configure, calibrate, and operate a chassis dynamometer test cell and associated automation software for road load simulation for range, thermal, and performance testing.
  • Install, align, and operate hub-coupled dynamometer systems, including hub adapter installation, system alignment, and torque/speed measurement.
  • Program and monitor environmental profiles (from extreme cold to extreme heat) inside the climatic chamber, ensuring proper vehicle soaking and thermal stabilization.
  • Coordinate daily lab workflow, vehicle preparation, and test execution to optimize facility utilization and meet critical program milestones.
  • Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration on chassis dynos, hub dynos, climatic chamber systems, and data acquisition hardware.
  • Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior technicians on dynamometer operations, instrumentation techniques, and safety standards.
  • Safely connect, operate, and monitor high-voltage AC and DC fast-charging infrastructure, coordinating with power analyzers during vehicle tests.
  • Precisely instrument test vehicles and subsystems with thermocouples, torque transducers, strain gauges, pressure transducers, and CAN/LIN data acquisition modules.
  • Lead laboratory safety protocols, serving as the primary advocate for High Voltage (HV) safety boundaries, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and climatic chamber safety compliance.
  • Collaborate closely with test engineers to review test logs, identify data anomalies, and document standard operating procedures (SOPs).


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent military/industrial experience in Automotive Technology, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in automotive testing within a dynamometer lab environment.
  • 2+ years of experience in a senior or lead technician role.
  • Proven experience operating chassis dynamometers and utilizing test automation software
  • Hands-on experience configuring and operating hub-coupled (hub) dynamometers.
  • Strong foundational understanding of electric vehicle architecture, including HV battery systems, inverters, drive units, thermal management systems, and communication networks.
  • Understanding of vehicle data acquisition (DAQ) systems and network communication tools (e.g., Intrepid, Vector, DEWESoft, or similar CAN-based tools).
  • Proficiency in soldering, wire harness fabrication, connector crimping, and electrical troubleshooting for custom test instrumentation and sensor integration.
  • Basic fabrication skills (light welding, machining, custom bracket building) for custom test setups.


Even better, you may have...
  • Direct experience working with AVL Puma/VECON + iGEM, Rototest DynoVision, and integrating vehicle-in-the-loop (VIL) environments (dSPACE, IPG CarMaker)
  • Experience operating environmental/climatic chambers and managing thermal dynamics/condensation control.
  • Experience writing or modifying test automation sequences or scripts.
  • Familiarity and experience with ISO17025 accreditation
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to document clear standard operating procedures (SOPs) and present technical findings to engineering teams.
  • Certified in High Voltage (HV) Safety (e.g., OSHA, NFPA 70E, or equivalent Level 2/Level 3 EV safety certification) with experience working safely around high-voltage vehicle architectures.
  • A systematic approach to troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, and software issues in a test cell environment.
  • An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high-performing team.


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!

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $95,300-$159,400.
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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
NASDAQ
F
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