Body & Chassis 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.

We are hiring Test Technicians to work at the Body and Chassis Dyno lab in Dearborn, MI.

This is a position for those with some knowledge and experience in automotive, either on the job or as a hobby.
We are looking for someone with a passion for automotive and an enthusiasm to learn automotive testing from a leader in the industry. We offer full benefits and unlimited opportunity to build your career.

Most of the testing involves durability simulation of subsystems and components. Testing responsibilities include mechanical preparation and instrumentation, test execution, data collection and posttest removal of test equipment and various automotive components. Will be working with test lab instrumentation including application and installation of transducers, accelerometers, load cells, potentiometers and other various types of electrical equipment. Work with vehicle suspension components and sub systems.

• Complete test-related duties as assigned during daily scheduling meetings. Execute work independently with quality and efficiency.
• Ability to receive parts and prepare for first run subsequent runs according to test matrices.
• Ability to conduct test stand sample prep, fixturing, installation / removal, photographic documentation, test execution, data collection and review.
• Ability to run standard tests and support test engineers for unique one-off testing in a lab environment.
• Ability to run multiple test facilities simultaneously.
• Will be required to meet all workplace Health and Safety requirements and practices. Provide feedback and identify opportunities to improve workplace conditions.
• Continually work to ensure customer satisfaction is maintained and proper data quality is achieved.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, strong team player with positive attitude.
• Opportunities for cross-training and reassignment to other Building 4 Department sites / operations are possible.

High School Diploma required

Must have proficient electrical and mechanical knowledge and skills

Good interpersonal, computer, oral and written skills.

Fabrication experience:
General machine shop (drill press, band saw, grinders, welding, mill, etc)

Print reading and test fixture layout/build

Associate’s in Automotive Technology or a combination of 2 years’ experience and college.

Previous experience in a testing environment, including: hydraulic experience, hydraulic / pneumatic system controller experience, automotive systems / sub-system familiarization, MTS controller familiarization.

• Three (3) or more years’ experience in vehicle system and subsystem related testing preferred
• Three (3) or more years’ experience in vehicle, lab testing preferred
• Proficient in MS Office, PC based systems
• Knowledge of overall vehicle systems (chassis, body, seat, suspension preferred) Engine and transmission a plus.

• Lifting:
  Up to 50 lbs, vehicle parts such as seats, doors, suspension parts, etc and accessories, 35%
• Climbing: stairs, 15%
• Crawling: NA
• Special clothing/equipment (wearing):
  Safety glasses, slip resistant hardened toe shoes, gloves, long pants, short sleeves, 100%
• Unusual physical requirements:
  Sitting (50%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), stooping (25%). Job requires manual labor
• High noise level:
  Vibration tables, test cell noise, 30%
• Other: NA

• Inside? Outside? Combination? Where?:
  Inside, 100%
• Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved:
  Hot and Cold test chamber work, 30%
• Hazardous conditions
  - What are they?:
  Rotating equipment, engines, hot exhaust, trip hazards, 100%
• Travel/transportation requirements: NA
• Other: NA

• Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?:
  Compute…