Automotive Test Technician

We are 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.

Duties and responsibilities may include the installation of transmissions, transmission components, axles or exhaust components onto various test rigs. Operation of durability and performance test stands. Monitoring of ongoing tests. Troubleshooting setup and operational issues related to transmission or axle testing.

Work with requesters to meet all testing requirements using written and verbal methods of communication.

• High School Diploma

• Knowledge of and/or experience with engine, transmission, axle and exhaust components and their functions.

• Computer experience (MS suite; word, excel, power point, etc)

• Basic hand tool usage

Desired:

• Associate in Automotive Technology or related field of study

• Engine or transmission related testing

• Basic understanding of instrumentation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position (specify and provide % of time required)

• Lifting: Up to 50 lbs, 25%

• Climbing: 25%

• Crawling: 25%

• 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

• Other: NA

Description of Work Environment (specify and provide % of time required)

• Inside? Outside? Combination? Where?: Inside 100%

• Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: NA

• Hazardous conditions - What are they?: NA

• Travel/transportation requirements: NA

• Other: NA

Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks (specify and provide % of time required)

• Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?: Computers, 25%

• Vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which?: PMHV, 25%

• Tools used in trade - which ones?: Air driven tools, basic hand tools, 50%

• Other: NA

Criticality of Attendance (specify and provide % of time required)

• Overtime, regular days, off days: Monday-Friday

• Afternoon shift but shift 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

• Urgency for punctuality: Critical

• 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 (List other essential functions here.)

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.