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    Latitude AI

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    Bench Technician Associate (Contract)

    Detroit, United StatesOn-SiteFull-timePosted 6d ago
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    Job description

    Latitude AI (lat.ai) is building the future of Ford’s autonomy roadmap to make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone. Bringing this vision to scale, our fully in-house developed hands-free ADAS platform will debut on the all-new Ford Fathom in 2027.

    When you join the Latitude team, you’ll work alongside leading experts across machine learning and robotics, cloud platforms, mapping, sensors and compute systems, test operations, systems and safety engineering – all dedicated to redefining the relationship between people and their vehicles for millions of customers.

    As a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, we operate independently to develop automated driving technology at the speed of a technology startup. Latitude is headquartered in Pittsburgh with engineering centers in Dearborn, Mich., and Palo Alto, Calif.

    Meet the team:

    The Bench Technician Associate will provide installation, upgrade, and engineering change requirements of all components including hardware and software. You will also be responsible for advanced diagnostic and triage support, technology expertise and end of line (EOL) commissioning support for the daily operation of the bench fleet. The role will perform independent project tasks and collaborate with a cross-functional team of internal and external customers and teammates.

    This contract will be 12 months in length.

    What you’ll do: 

    • Communicate with cross functioning teams on advanced architecture, sensor and compute control systems
    • Follow provided work instructions such as tech papers, schematics, 2D and 3D prints, cut sheets, sample harnesses
    • Assemble, modify, and repair wiring harnesses from schematics, using hand tools and proper assembly and rework techniques
    • Validate signal path, network functionality, configuration management and scheduling mechanisms are functional across various sites and platforms
    • Work individually or in small teams to complete daily triage and engineering requirements
    • Document configuration management, diagnostic and triage events and bench health using various systems and automated tools
    • Track inventory of project parts and supplies
    • Maintain clean and organized workspace

    What you'll need to succeed:

    • Extensive knowledge of computer hardware, server rack installation and wire management techniques
    • High School Diploma or GED equivalent with two years of employment experience required. Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
    • Able to create, modify, and install wiring systems and harnesses
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills
    • Knowledge of Google suite including Sheets, Docs and Slides
    • Expect to potentially travel up to 20% of the time for trainings and/or team meetings
    • Experience in a professional work environment where safety, honesty, procedure and/or software testing are emphasized
    • Strong interest in technology and software and the ability to adapt to its ever-changing developments and improvements
    • Ability to work in close quarters in a professional manner for extended periods of time
    • Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision

    Nice to have:

    • Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology or similar
    • Experience with flashing and re-flashing automotive control modules and CAN (Controller Area Network) bus operation
    • Basic knowledge of networking technology and troubleshooting

    Learn more about Latitude’s team, mission and career opportunities at lat.ai!

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    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Latitude AI

    Latitude AI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company that develops automated driving technologies. The company was formed in 2023 to reimagine what it's like to drive, giving drivers time back on their journeys and transforming the driving experience to be safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone. Headquartered in Pittsburgh with engineering centers in Dearborn, Mich. and Palo Alto, Calif., Latitude employs about 550 people.

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