Light Duty Fuel Cell Technician

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data
Light Duty Fuel Cell Technician
Job Summary:

Our client in Gardena, CA is looking for a Light Duty Fuel Cell Technician. This is a contract position.

• Vehicle instrumentation w/proprietary and commercially available data acquisition equipment of Our Client's & competitor vehicles.
• Data acquisition & compilation including vehicle data, station performance data, etc.
• Participate in and support on-road vehicle evaluations, hydrogen station testing, etc.
  
  - including travel and overnight trips.
• Participate in and support chassis dynamometer testing including vehicle set-up & driving on the dyno.
• Vehicle parts ordering & inventory management.
• Troubleshoot & repair vehicle mechanical & electrical systems, including high voltage and high-pressure hydrogen systems.
• Perform routine maintenance of Fuel Cell vehicles and/or coordinate w/dealerships to schedule associated service.
• Schedule/coordinate/support driver group to ensure schedules, vehicles, etc. meet expectations of the overall test program. Support driver group safety incident investigations when necessary.
• Issue daily, weekly and/or periodic general and technical reports where necessary.

• Minimum 5-Years automotive dealership experience.
• Experience in diagnosis & repair of Hybrid / Electric Vehicles & Systems incl. certification through an OEM service program.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems including vehicle electrical diagnosis & repair.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and wiring diagrams (for vehicles and instrumentation).
• Meet or exceed the following criteria:
  • Excellent driving record (8+years experience with no accidents & traffic violations within the last 3-years. MVR must be ran.
  • Proficient w/ Microsoft Windows, email, MS Word, Excel (agency to submit results of a computer aptitude test demonstrating experience level).
  • Excellent communication & organizational skills.
  • Works well independently - without direct supervision.
  • Capable of adapting to a continuously changing work environment – including at remote test locations or customer sites.
• Salary range: 66k - 68k annual.

• Knowledge and/or certification in Fuel Cell systems (Our Client's or other) highly preferred.
• Automotive or other R&D testing experience incl. use of various data acquisition systems and instrumentation of test vehicles / articles.
• High voltage certification (1000V+ AC/DC).
• Experience in adjacent fields such as commercial/industrial electrical systems, generators (natural gas / electric / diesel), compressors, motors, & PLCs – commissioning, testing, diagnosis, and repair.
• Fabrication experience (i.e., machine shop, welding (MIG & TIG), etc.).
• Experience with fabrication and assembly of high pressure pneumatic and/or hydraulics systems using Swagelok or other.
• Experience driving an M/T vehicle.
• ASE Certifications.
• A/C Certification (MACS / EPA
  609).

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

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