Test Technician

At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering, and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth, we are now recruiting for a Job Title to strengthen our team in Location.

Job Title:

Vehicle Integration & Test Technician

Location:

Auburn Hills, MI

Duration:
Full Time

We are seeking a hands-on Vehicle Integration & Test Driver Technician to support ADAS and automated driving test programs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating test vehicles, performing basic troubleshooting of vehicle logging systems, assisting with vehicle build-up and integration activities, and ensuring successful execution of data collection and validation activities.

This role requires a strong combination of vehicle test driving experience, mechanical/electrical aptitude, and the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve issues with logging equipment, sensors, gateways, and supporting hardware. The individual must be comfortable working directly on prototype and development vehicles in a fast-paced engineering environment.

• Operate and drive instrumented test vehicles on public roads, proving grounds, and test tracks.
• Execute defined data collection routes and test procedures.
• Perform pre-drive and post-drive vehicle inspections.
• Verify successful recording of vehicle and sensor data.
• Support vehicle readiness activities and test event execution.
• Experience in NTHSA regulation testing for ADAS features.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of data logging systems and associated equipment.
• Verify logger health, power-up sequences, storage availability, and communication status.
• Check CAN, Ethernet, GPS, cameras, lidar, radar, and other vehicle interfaces for proper operation.
• Diagnose and elevate hardware, software, or communication issues when necessary.
• Support logger setup, configuration verification, and validation before testing activities.

• Assist engineers with installation and integration of Loggers, Cameras, GPS/DGPS systems, Ethernet devices, CAN interfaces, Gateways, Reference sensors, Wiring harnesses.
• Support vehicle build-up, hardware mounting, cable routing, and component replacement.
• Verify proper installation and functionality of test equipment, maintain vehicle configuration documentation and checklists.

• Perform system startup/shutdown verification, execute basic electrical and connectivity checks.
• Assist with vehicle troubleshooting during test events, support calibration activities and validation drives.
• Help maintain fleet readiness, equipment inventory, and test vehicle cleanliness.

• Associate degree in Automotive Technology, Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 2+ years of experience in automotive testing, vehicle integration, prototype vehicles, fleet operations, or related fields.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record, comfortable driving development and prototype vehicles for extended periods.

• CAN communication, Ethernet networking, Vehicle electronics, Automotive sensors, Data logging systems, Multimeter, Diagnostic tools, Laptop-based engineering applications
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and follow installation instructions.

• ADAS or Autonomous Vehicle testing experience.
• Experience with vehicle data collection programs.
• Experience troubleshooting loggers, gateways, cameras, radar, lidar, or GPS systems.
• Knowledge of Vector, CANalyzer, CANoe, Log files or similar automotive tools.
• Experience in performing vehicle build-up, prototype modifications, or hardware integration.
• Basic Linux and Windows troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong hands-on problem-solving skills, ability to quickly identify and resolve vehicle and logging issues.
• Self-motivated and proactive, good communication with engineering teams.
• Attention to detail and safety awareness. flexible and adaptable in rapidly changing test environments.