Test Vehicle Program Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Test fleet engineer supporting Ford’s electric vehicle test programs. Managing vehicle readiness, diagnostics, CAN data analysis, fleet assets, and program finances.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,600 - $144,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vehicle fleet management, including lifecycle support, financial activities, and operational efficiency. Proficient in vehicle testing, data analysis, and compliance with regulatory standards.

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Vehicle Fleet ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisBudgeting and Financial ReportingVehicle Diagnostic ToolsData Analysis and Reporting

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Hard Skills

Vehicle TestingFleet OperationsAnalytical SkillsCost TrackingData AcquisitionVehicle Configuration ManagementTechnical Requirements InterpretationFinancial ForecastingOperational Process ImprovementRegulatory Compliance Knowledge

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunication SkillsCollaborationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Fleet Management SystemsData Analysis ToolsExcelPower BITableauOBD-II ScannersETASVector CANoeSAPOracle

Industry Keywords

Automotive EngineeringDOTFMVSSTest Vehicle OperationsAsset Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracleTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support management of vehicle fleet assets throughout their lifecycle, including availability, readiness, utilization, and record accuracy
Partner with engineering and test teams to collect vehicle requirements, align priorities, and support fulfillment of vehicle requests
Coordinate activities required to maintain vehicles in appropriate condition and configuration for program and test needs
Conduct technical investigations and root cause analysis to help identify, document, and resolve vehicle or operational issues
Support vehicle testing and analysis activities, including review of vehicle data and CAN logs, as applicable
Manage fleet-related financial activities, including budget planning, expense tracking, forecasting, and reporting
Identify and implement opportunities to improve utilization, reduce waste, manage cost, and strengthen operational processes
Develop and maintain reports, metrics, and documentation related to fleet performance, vehicle status, financial performance, and program support
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support timely, compliant, and cost-effective fleet operations
Contribute to vehicle, system, and software validation activities, including test execution, issue investigation, and results analysis, as needed to support program objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
5+ years of experience supporting vehicle testing, fleet operations, vehicle programs, or automotive engineering activities
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills
Familiarity with vehicle systems, diagnostic tools, data acquisition, and CAN data/log analysis
Experience with budgeting, cost tracking, financial reporting, or asset management
Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into coordinated vehicle support activities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, test, finance, and operational teams
Proficiency with common business applications, data analysis tools, and reporting systems
Experience with fleet management systems or asset tracking software, such as Fleetio or Samsara
Familiarity with vehicle test program lifecycles, including prototype, development, durability, or certification testing phases
Experience with vehicle diagnostic tools such as OBD-II scanners, ETAS, Vector CANoe/CANalyzer for CAN data acquisition and log analysis
Prior experience supporting automotive OEM or supplier test fleet operations
Working knowledge of DOT, FMVSS, or other regulatory/compliance requirements affecting test vehicle operations
Experience with financial/ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle for budget tracking, forecasting, and expense reporting
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools for building fleet performance dashboards and metrics reporting
Experience coordinating with external vendors, logistics providers, or transportation partners to support fleet movement and readiness
Experience with vehicle configuration management and change control processes
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
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