Product Development Mechanic

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Data Acquisition RTS Group - Durability Product Development Technician is responsible for the fabrication of transducers to measure strain, displacement, rotation, etc., application of strain gages and wiring to engine, driveline, chassis and body components/systems. The position requires documentation of results and vehicle instrumentation for Road Test Simulator data acquisitions for 329 Road Simulator and MAST testing - including installation of wheel force transducers, other force transducers, accelerometers, displacement transducers, etc. on vehicles for road load data acquisition. In addition, the Mechanic/Technician will troubleshoot instrumented vehicles / transducers. Additional responsibilities include fixture building for MAST testing, welding, machining, and disassembly of prototype vehicle chassis/driveline components. Day trips to Chelsea Proving Grounds to support data acquisitions are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
• 2 years of experience as a mechanic or technician
• Familiarity with suspension/driveline systems and components
• Experience with fabrication skills such as welding & machining
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Flexibility to attend day trips to Chelsea Proving Grounds to support data acquisitions

Nice To Haves

• Two or four year automotive technician degree
• ASE certification preferred
• 1 year experience with instrumentation and operation of various test equipment
• Familiarity with a variety of tools (hand, bench and machine)
• Experience with strain gaging
• Advanced mechanical and electrical experience/knowledge

Responsibilities

• Fabrication of transducers to measure strain, displacement, rotation, etc.
• Application of strain gages and wiring to engine, driveline, chassis and body components/systems.
• Documentation of results and vehicle instrumentation for Road Test Simulator data acquisitions for 329 Road Simulator and MAST testing.
• Installation of wheel force transducers, other force transducers, accelerometers, displacement transducers, etc. on vehicles for road load data acquisition.
• Troubleshoot instrumented vehicles / transducers.
• Fixture building for MAST testing.
• Welding, machining, and disassembly of prototype vehicle chassis/driveline components.
• Day trips to Chelsea Proving Grounds to support data acquisitions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED