Ford Motor Company · 2 weeks ago
Student Worker Program - Hardware Test Automation Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Part-time
Onsite
New GradFord Motor Company is a leading automotive manufacturer focused on innovation and sustainability. They are seeking a Hardware Test Automation Engineer for a 6-month Student Worker Program to assist in developing automated test systems for electric powertrain components.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Completion of at least sophomore-level coursework by internship start (e.g., circuits, measurements & instrumentation, programming)
Hands-on lab, project-team, or hobby experience that shows mechanical/electrical aptitude
Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, etc.)
Solid problem-solving skills and willingness to ask questions
Preferred
Exposure to CAN, LIN, or other vehicle communication networks
Experience with National Instruments, Dewesoft, or similar data-acquisition hardware
Coursework or project work involving control systems, power electronics, or EV technology
Basic knowledge of statistics or design-of-experiments methods
Familiarity with high-voltage safety practices
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
Founded in 1903
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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