Prototype Vehicle Test Technician

Responsibilities:

Test Vehicle Management

• Support test vehicle fleet management
• Complete routine maintenance of EV, HEV, PHEV & FCEV vehicles
• Work with engineers to replace and update test vehicle hardware and software as needed

Test Vehicle Instrumentation and Testing

• Installation of sensors various sensors such as high voltage probes, current sensors, thermocouples, and data acquisition system
• Basic performance testing, measurement, and data analysis for proving ground and on-road test activities, including towing
• Test in extreme environment conditions (extreme cold, hot, and high elevation)

Equipment and Shop Organization

• Maintain records of all team inventory, equipment calibration / maintenance
• Organize, purchase, update shop tools, consumables, and parts as needed

Requirements:

• 6~10 years of automotive technician experience working on electrified powertrain vehicles.
• Understands components, principles, and operation of EV, HEV, PHEV, and FCEV vehicles.
• Experience working on high voltage batteries and safety requirements.
• Proficient in creating documents, emails, and reports in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects / tasks simultaneously.
• Must be willing to travel for up to 20% on trips of up to 2 weeks in duration.
• Valid Driver's License and satisfactory Driving Record.
• Candidates applying for positions with Client must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred:

• Experience in an R&D lab environment is highly desired.
• Background in prototype vehicle on-road testing and performance measurement desired.
• Experience in data acquisition systems / instrumenting for measuring vehicle performance (ETAS / Vector)