Chassis, Active Safety, Durability Technician

Applus IDIADA•Adelanto, CA

About The Position

As part of the testing team, technician will be responsible to execute testing and instrumentation activities as regards Chassis, Active Safety and Durability programs. The role requires someone highly organized, objectively-focused, and with ability to manage their own daily routine.

Requirements

High School Diploma; two-year technical degree or prior trade experience preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a testing environment.
Automotive technical knowledge of main vehicle component functions and behavior.
Skill in using hand tools (wrenches, sockets), power tools (pneumatic/impact wrenches), and precision instruments like torque wrenches and dial indicators to meet exact manufacturer specifications.
Knowledge of the operation of computers with various software applications including Microsoft Office.
Ability to quickly adapt to changes in projects and a continuously evolving industry.
Must be able to improvise.
Must be a team player.
Must be able to work within and across various company departments.
Must be able to stand, walk up and down hills, bend, kneel, sit for lengthy periods, and use hands for various functions such as typing and using various hand tools.
Must be able to work in all weather conditions for long periods of time.
Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work extended hours.
Mandatory overtime and weekends may be required
Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
Passionate of the automotive world.
Willingness to travel and hour adaptability, including weekends.
Committed with strong service orientation.
Possess a valid California driver’s license
Proficient in driving a pickup truck/ vehicle trailer combo (Class C requirements)

Nice To Haves

Experience with sensors installation, data acquisition instrumentation and objective vehicle testing is an asset.

Responsibilities

Perform initial parts set-up including digital pictures, micrometer measurements, visual inspections and parts labeling.
Execute vehicle maintenance and component retrofits (brakes, suspension, etc.) in accordance with the preventative maintenance plan and specific testing protocols.
Maintain and monitor test facility conditions daily to ensure compliance with accelerated corrosion testing standards. This includes climatic chamber, salt water basin, and mud pit facilities.
Execute driving cycles on closed fatigue tracks and public roads in accordance with established testing protocols.
Install sensors and data acquisition as required for vehicle tests.
Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair all defects found during testing.
Organize and create labels of tests’ samples using internal SW tools (vehicle and test parts).
Transport instrumented test vehicles to the proving ground test facilities (around 120 miles roundtrip).
Ensure that test activities are performed in accordance with the test procedures and test books/checklists.
Collect and record all data necessary for the completion of the test report.
Record when required the videos of the vehicle test maneuvers run in the proving ground with the provided video camera.
Report to a Senior Technician or Test Engineer the data generated, progress and status of any tasks deployed