Sustaining Reliability Engineering Technician

Sustaining Reliability Engineering Technician

Duration: 4+ Months

Location:

Normal, IL

Job Description:

Must Have:

• Average computer skills
• Communication skills
• Handheld power tools
• Hand tools
• Reliable
• Self-sufficiency

Nice to Have:

• Able to read electrical schematics
• Advanced computer skills

Schedule:

M-F with some potential work on Saturdays where needed With potential to be extended or to convert to FTE- so long as there's business approvals and the worker does a good job

Most Important Skills/Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with test engineers to install, configure, and maintain test properties across a variety of complex powertrain test equipment

Role

Summary:

As a Sustaining Reliability Laboratory Technician - Battery working at Normal Illinois test facility, you'll work with the Sustaining Reliability team to build, maintain, and operate laboratories for testing automotive battery packs, electrified powertrain systems, electric vehicle systems and component reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with test engineers to install, configure, and maintain test properties across a variety of complex powertrain test equipment
• Execute tests effectively that results in minimal test equipment downtime
• Troubleshoot test failures and report findings to test engineers
• Proactively complete highest priority tasks while tests are ongoing
• Fabricate test fixtures and instrumentation using a variety of materials.
• Disassemble/reassemble production and prototype hardware
• Provide guidance to engineers
• Create electronic standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Train other team members to perform procedures in standardized format
• Perform routine maintenance on test equipment
• Develop a clean, organized, and efficient working environment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient working environment
• Attend daily stand-up and team meetings on-time
• Document daily work electronically
• Must work in a team environment and communicate with engineers and fellow technicians
• Possess excellent time management skills
• Must be dependable to work scheduled hours
• Willingness to work off-shifts when required

Qualifications:

• Must have domain knowledge:
• Knowledge of equipment for laboratory testing (Associates degree in a technology field or relevant experience or 2+ years tech experience)
• Knowledge of instrumentation and data collection
• Proficiency with hand and power tools
• Proficiency with computers
• Proficiency in writing clear standard operating procedures
• Workplace safety concepts
• Bonus:
• Knowledge of low voltage electronics
• Knowledge of High-Voltage Battery systems
• Possesses High-Voltage Battery certifications
• Knowledge of reliability testing
• Familiarity with test cells
• Proficiency in operating forklifts and cranes