Why Join Ford of Mexico?

Celebrating over 100 years of legacy in Mexico, we are more than just a business—we are a vibrant, collaborative community of over 14,000 innovators shaping the global future of transportation. At Ford, we build what matters, grow where it counts, and drive progress with heart. Whether you are collaborating at our state-of-the-art General Technology and Business Center (GTBC) or manufacturing iconic, award-winning vehicles in our world-class plants, you will find a culture evolving together, built on trust, passion, and shared purpose.

Here, your work moves people forward, and your growth is personal. Join us, and let’s build what’s next together.

In this position...

As an Automotive Systems Validation & Test Automation Intern within the 12-month Ford Champs Program, you will help shape next-generation vehicle technology by validating driver information and in-cabin display systems. In this hands-on engineering role, you will bridge embedded hardware and automated software testing—troubleshooting real-time vehicle communication networks, building automation scripts, and ensuring our connected digital cockpits deliver an exceptional, reliable customer experience.

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

Ford Product Development is utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that will delight our customers. Our employees are laser-focused on bringing innovative, exciting,



and sustainable ideas to life. From autonomy and electrification, to smart mobility technologies, our Product Development teams around the world are working together with excitement to make smart vehicles for a smart world.

You'll have...

- Currently enrolled student in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Academic or practical experience in programming fundamentals, with an emphasis on Python or similar scripting languages.
- Demonstrated interest or foundational experience in hands-on hardware/software testing, troubleshooting, and debugging.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with a proactive drive to investigate technical anomalies and propose evidence-based solutions. Professional working proficiency in English (written and verbal), with the ability to document technical findings and collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Even better, you may have...

- Familiarity with automotive communication protocols and vehicle network interfaces (such as CAN, LIN, or Ethernet).
- Experience using version control systems (e.g., Git/GitHub) and automated testing frameworks. Hands-on experience with hardware instrumentation, bench testing tools, oscilloscopes,



or signal analyzers.

Ford of Mexico is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or disability status. Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford, love to collaborate, prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do, we encourage you to apply!

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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What you'll do...

- Execute functional and system-level validation for Driver Information features using hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test benches, bench-top setups, and simulated vehicle networks.
- Investigate, isolate, and troubleshoot complex technical issues to determine whether root causes stem from system architecture, software logic, or hardware integration.
- Perform in-depth debugging and failure reproduction utilizing diagnostic logs, signal traces, and vehicle network analysis tools.
- Develop and refine automated test scripts (primarily in Python) to expand automated test coverage and accelerate validation cycles within existing test frameworks.
- Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to validate firmware bug fixes, track defect life cycles, and support end-to-end system testing.
- Monitor daily test progress, defect tracking, and feature coverage to ensure timely issue resolution and alignment with program milestones.

📌 Systems Validation & Test Automation Ford Champ (Naucalpan de Juárez)
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📍 Naucalpan de Juárez