Product Development Technician

Ford Motor Company

Product Development Technician involved in emissions testing for Ford vehicles. Conducting tests in laboratory environments and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeAllen Park • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $56,400 - $94,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducting Testing in a laboratory environment
Executing emissions testing of prototype vehicles on chassis dynamometers.
Test vehicles in environmental test sites simulating 100 deg and 90 grains of humidity.
Test vehicles in environmental test sites simulating temperatures down to 20 degrees.
Test vehicles in altitude test chambers simulating altitudes 10,000 to 14,000 feet above sea level.
Properly and efficiently remove and install test samples and supporting systems
Maneuver vehicle restraint equipment on chassis dynamometer, 50lb minimum weight.
Capable of using Pneumatic hand tools.
Utilize (PMHV) powered vehicle movers.
Capable of handling vehicle exhaust and exhaust sampling systems.
Perform emissions test procedures, supporting emissions calibrations engineers.
Operate Road Speed fans simulating real-world, road-speed winds approaching 75mph.
Test vehicles on chassis dynamometer 2wd and 4wd, at speeds approaching 85mph.
Execute safety protocols with excellence.
Connect delicate and highly technical sampling systems and instrumentation.
Evaluate test data results.
Perform site readiness checks and report failures.
Demonstrate and incorporate 5s Tools with regard to test site set up and organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED
2+ years of experience in emission testing
Powertrain experience
The ability to work a Flexible work schedule (Midnight shift)
A customer focused mindset
Proven ability to handle tasks independently.
Proven ability to lead in a Team environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Solid organizational skills
Proven ability to multi-task
Proficiency in MS Office Applications
Ability to adjust to changing requirements.
Proven dependability and reliability
Motivated/Self starter.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

emissions testingtest data evaluationsite readiness checksvehicle restraint equipment operationPneumatic hand toolspowered vehicle movers (PMHV)exhaust sampling systemschassis dynamometer operation2wd and 4wd testingsafety protocol execution

Soft Skills

customer focused mindsetindependent task handlingteam leadershipverbal communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillsmulti-taskingadaptability to changing requirementsdependabilityself-motivation

Certifications

high school diplomaGED