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Jacobs is the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers. Customers include not only the world’s major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motor sports community.

Our experience encompasses virtually every type of automotive test facility, including climatic and driveability wind tunnels; aerodynamic, acoustic, and thermodynamic wind tunnels; emissions test rooms; soak rooms; altitude chambers; engine and powertrain test cells; and electromagnetic anechoic chambers. We not only design and build these facility systems assets but also operate, maintain, and manage these facilities.

•  Jacobs has an exciting opportunity for an Automotive Test Technician/ Calibration Coordinator. This position is located in the Livonia Test facility.

THIS POSITION HAS A $1K SIGNING BONUS (new employees only) 

BRIEF OUTLINE OF SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Duties and responsibilities include:
• Installation of transmissions, axles and transmission components into various test rigs.
• Operation of durability and performance test stands.
• Monitoring of ongoing tests.
• Troubleshooting setup and operational issues related to transmission testing.
• Working with requesters to meet all testing requirements using written and verbal methods of communication.
• Shipping and receiving of equipment
• Equipment maintenance tracking in proprietary systems
• Data entry of calibration data.
• Track calibration of equipment
• Receive and pay invoices, create purchase orders
• Utilize internal databases as well as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Conducting internet searches.

Here’s what you’ll need:

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma
• Have an understanding of engine and drivetrain components and their functions.
• Computer experience
• Knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Familiar with office procedures and equipment including computers

Desired:

• Associates in Automotive Technology or related field of study
• Engine or transmission related testing
• Familiarity with hydraulics

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

• Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position:
• ·Lifting: Up to 50 lbs, 25%
• ·Climbing: NA
• ·Crawling: NA
• ·Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Safety glasses, slip resistant hardened toe shoes, gloves, long pants, short sleeve shirts, hearing protection on sites.
• ·Unusual physical requirements: Sitting (50%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), Stooping (25%). Job requires manual labor.
• ·High noise level: NA

Description of Work Environment:

• Inside?Outside? Combination? Where?: Inside, 100%
• ·Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: NA
• ·Hazardous conditions - What are they?: Working with hydraulic pressure, up to 3,000 PSI, 100%. Working with hydraulic fluid.
• ·Travel/transportation requirements: NA 

Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks:

• ·Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?: Computers, 25%
• ·Vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which?: NA
• ·Tools used in trade - which ones?: Air driven sockets, basic hand tools, 50%

Criticality of Attendance:

• ·Overtime, regular days, off days: Monday – Friday, 100%
• ·Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Afternoon shift but assignment is subject to change, so candidate must be flexible with available work hours. Training will be on day shift.
• ·Necessity for regular attendance: Critical, 100%
• ·Urgency for punctuality: Critical, 100%
• ·Work hours are normally 8 hours per day and 5 days per week, Monday-Friday. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary. Must have flexibility of work days to cover weekend testing requirements.

 Other Essential Functions:

• Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, health performance evaluation, and background check.
• Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers.
• Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to self or others.
• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. Dependable personal transportation to work site is required.