Chassis Control Engineering Technician
Onsite - Position requires an employee to be onsite on a full-time basis. First shift 7:am - 3:30pm
The Role:
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The technician will be responsible for working within OEM Vehicle Dynamics and Chassis control Lab to ensure 1st time quality and on-time delivery of test data for the various test areas.
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Support various engineering groups that are responsible for meeting federal regulatory requirements and OEM internal requirements.
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Technicians need to demonstrate a high level of communication and interpersonal skills to effectively handle multiple projects with minimal supervision all while working with various organizations during the vehicle development process.
Responsibilities:
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Plan, build, test and teardown instrumentation for the various tests requested by engineering.
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Perform vehicle benchmark, validation, and developmental track testing.
Evaluate results; Produce quality test data in accordance with Vehicle Technical
Specifications (VTS) and Federal Regulatory requirements, per documented GMW and
NHTSA procedures. -
Investigate mechanical/electrical operational difficulties on products and/or components
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Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and computer/software problems with test equipment and properties.
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Ability to support winter testing at Kincheloe test facility (December - March) and other local offsite facilities (day trips).
Requirements:
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Education - High School Diploma
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Years of experience - at least 5-7 years, not entry level
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Need someone that knows how to work on cars and understand instrumentation and have been around testing
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This is a lot about precision driving - throttle and breaking control, have a good understanding of what the vehicle is doing a lot of computer skills - within the car
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Processing data - understanding what the data is telling them as they are running the tests
Soft skills - Having the ability to work in a fast paced, hectic garage, flexibility with schedule, motivated to get the work done
Additional Information:
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Valid driver's license and be able to become OEM Level 3 Driver certified (Limit Handle Driving)
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Minimum two-year associate degree in automotive technology or equivalent (ASE Master Mechanic with multiple years of dealership experience)
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2-5 yrs of electrical and/or mechanical hands-on experience
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Knowledge with instrumentation installation, troubleshooting and repair
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Excellent mechanical assembly and disassembly skills
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Experience with hand and air tools
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Data acquisition, review and troubleshooting experience
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Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments.
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Basic computer skills (Microsoft word, excel, power point, Outlook)
Ability to handle basic project assignments with minimum supervision -
Ability to repeatedly perform activities involving bending, twisting, pulling and lifting of vehicle components up to 50 pounds, unassisted
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Moving test equipment and portable tools (70-200pounds) around the shop as required.
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Perform overhead and under dash assembly/disassembly operations on every build.
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Stand for long periods of time while performing build tasks.
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Ability to operate vehicle movers, walkies or fork trucks.
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Maintains good housekeeping and safe practices
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Ensure confidentiality of all customer data
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Target and complete continuous improvement ideas for the department
Preferred Qualifications:
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills in both independent and team environments.
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Ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
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Effective time management skills
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Automotive electrical diagnosis and repair background
