ELECTRICAL PROD & SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

15h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a high-energy Electrical Prod & System Development Technician to support the Vehicle Operability North America (VONA) team in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. This role sees a high volume of daily work and new issues arise constantly, so the ability to multitask and shift priorities quickly is a must. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, stays organized amid competing demands, and brings a sense of urgency to solving problems as they come up. VONA is responsible for triaging electrical issues on engineering development vehicles. The Electrical Prod & System Development Technician is responsible for diagnosing vehicle mechanical and electrical problems, repairing and rebuilding equipment, and replacing electrical components on vehicles and equipment. In addition, the Technician is responsible for attaching test equipment and instrumentation to road test vehicles and driving the vehicles under usual and routine conditions. Responsibilities also include bench fabrication of vehicle wire harnesses and overlays as well as in-vehicle wiring modifications, testing set up and execution for electrical component development and validation, high voltage battery performance, and vehicle system validation, as well as assisting development and validation engineers with troubleshooting and resolving electrical issues at the component and system levels.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Auto Mechanics or a similar discipline
A minimum of 3 years' experience as a mechanic
Must have a valid driver's license (no more than 2 points on driving record, no more than one at-fault accident within the last two years, and no DUIs or DWIs)
Working knowledge of electrical/electronic systems and measurement equipment, including meters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition equipment, etc.
CAN logging and bus analysis experience
Savvy with Chrysler Diagnostic Application (CDA) and other diagnostic tools (e.g., Dianalyzer, Diagalyser)
Must be able to triage wiring issues and understand wiring schematics
Must be able to read and interpret electrical feature functional requirements to support triage
Must support the diagnosis of complex electrical issues
Experienced in fabrication/modification of vehicle wire harnesses
Experienced in test set up and execution for development and validation purposes
Familiarity with vehicle electrical architectures and diagnostic tools

Nice To Haves

ASE certification preferred
Must be familiar with a variety of tools (hand, bench, and machine)
Fabrication skills, including the ability to assemble, disassemble, adjust, and repair vehicle components and systems
Basic machining capabilities are a plus
Basic computer skills (MS Office)
Good communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Flexible to work on 1st or 2nd shift (3rd if needed), as well as weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Diagnosing vehicle mechanical and electrical problems
Repairing and rebuilding equipment
Replacing electrical components on vehicles and equipment
Attaching test equipment and instrumentation to road test vehicles
Driving the vehicles under usual and routine conditions
Bench fabrication of vehicle wire harnesses and overlays
In-vehicle wiring modifications
Testing set up and execution for electrical component development and validation
High voltage battery performance and vehicle system validation
Assisting development and validation engineers with troubleshooting and resolving electrical issues at the component and system levels