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Test Automation Node Maintainer

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Hybrid
Ottawa, ON
Mid level
Hybrid
Ottawa, ON
Mid level
Maintains and scales embedded software test automation nodes in a hardware-in-the-loop lab. Responsibilities include provisioning nodes, monitoring device, PC, and network health, troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines, maintaining hardware and software tools, developing scripts, and expanding automotive security testing capacity. The role requires experience with automotive technologies, object-oriented development, Linux, Windows, networking, version control, defect tracking, and CI/CD systems.
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Ford of Canada’s operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centers, and three Connectivity and Innovation centers. Ford employs approximately 7,000 people in Canada, while an additional 18,000 people are employees in the more than 400 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit www.careers.ford.com

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

The primary responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:

  • Provision new automation nodes to increase capacity.
  • Ensure health of existing automation nodes [devices under test, PCs, network, etc.] to guarantee uninterrupted test execution.
  • Troubleshooting CI/CD pipeline issues.
  • Maintain and contribute to the team's hardware and software solutions (scripts, hardware solutions, build systems, and related tools) to address issues, add or enhance functionality.
  • Learn from others on the team and teach others on the team.
  • You'll help ensure that electronics in Ford and Lincoln vehicles are secure.
  • You'll be part of a team that values continuous learning and improvement.
  • You'll help scale up Ford's security testing capacity.
Qualifications

You'll have...

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.

Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years experience working in an embedded software test automation lab environment with hardware in the loop.
  • Minimum 3 years experience with automotive technologies, protocols, and tools.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in Object-oriented software development including unit testing.
  • Solid understanding of Linux commands and/or bash/shell scripting, SSH, etc.
  • Understanding of Windows OS and networking concepts.
  • Experience with defect tracking systems (e.g.: JIRA), and source code versioning control systems (GitHub).
  • Experience with CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous deployment) systems (e.g.: GitHub Actions, Jenkins).

Even better, you may have...

Experience:

  • Advanced wired and wireless network troubleshooting skills (familiarity with networking components, protocols/standards, etc.)
  • Experience with Ford Motor Company processes, procedures, and tool chains a plus.
  • Python development experience a plus.
  • Analytical with the ability to root-cause problems creatively and effectively.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
     

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $96,000.00 - $146,000.00 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.


We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications.

 This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite for work four or more days per week.
 

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