Test Engineer- Automation Node Maintainer
Ford Motor Company Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level QA & Test role at Ford Motor Company. Ottawa · full-time · CA$96,000–CA$146,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Set up additional automation nodes so the team can run more tests
- Check devices under test, PCs and network connections, and keep existing nodes ready for uninterrupted test runs
- Investigate problems in CI/CD pipelines and restore their operation
- Change scripts, hardware setups, build systems and related tools to resolve faults or improve functionality
- Share skills with teammates and learn from their experience
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in electrical, software or computer engineering
- At least three years in an embedded software test automation lab that uses hardware in the loop
- Three or more years working with automotive technologies, protocols and tools
- At least three years developing object-oriented software and writing unit tests
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone who can support test lab infrastructure and troubleshoot automation systems. You need authorization to work in Canada, and Ford does not provide work permit sponsorship. The hybrid schedule requires onsite work four or more days per week.
From the employer
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.
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.
You'll have...
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. (Electrical/Software/Computer)
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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