Concept Vehicle and Demo Technician

Aptiv•Troy, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Concept Vehicle & Demo Technician, you will perform hands-on vehicle work, combining mechanical aptitude with strong CAD capabilities to support prototype development, surface modeling, component fitment, and real-world validation. This role involves turning vehicle and tech demonstrator concepts into reality, with the ideal candidate comfortable with both mechanical tasks and digital modeling. You will report to the Aptiv Global Design Lead and collaborate with various teams including Product and Events Marketing, Engineering, and prototype development.

Requirements

3+ years of experience working on vehicles — mechanical, electrical, or prototype assembly.
2+ years of proficiency in CAD tools such as CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, Inventor, Alias.
1+ years of understanding of surfacing workflows such as Class A surfacing, NURBS modeling, surface continuity, and complex form development.
Strong problem-solving skills, both hands-on and in digital environments.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and build requirements.
Comfortable working cross-functionally in fast-paced prototype environments with a natural bias for collaboration.
Inherent willingness and ability to learn through on-the-job experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with vehicle prototype builds, custom fabrication, automotive assembly processes or motorsports environments.
Ability to operate shop tools, fabrication equipment or scanning hardware.
Knowledge of additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping workflows.
Background in model-making, transportation design or industrial design surfacing.

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on work on vehicles, including disassembly, installation, diagnostics, and prototype component fitment.
Support necessary demo property and vehicle logistics, and assist in the coordination and maintenance of a global pool of functional assets.
Create, modify, and maintain 3D CAD models and high-quality surface geometry (Class A level preferred).
Collaborate with design, engineering, and fabrication teams to conduct feasibility and packaging studies, and help translate concepts into build-ready components.
Document work through notes, CAD updates and workshop reports.