Prototype Engineering Technician

Autocar, LLC•Birmingham, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the manufacture, assembly and validation of prototypes and testing vehicles, systems, and components. Autocar, LLC, a manufacturer of severe-duty vocational trucks carrying the first specialized truck brand in North America, is the only American-owned and operated original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of trucks. Autocar’s severe-duty vocational trucks provide customers with the perfect tool for their jobs with the most uptime, support, and impact on their bottom line. Autocar collaborates with customers to build trucks to their exact specifications and needs. Autocar’s purpose-built severe-duty refuse truck lines include the Class 6-8 ACMD cabover, Class 8 ACX cabover and the DC-64 Class 8 conventional cab. Autocar recognizes that performance and uptime are everything and offers every customer 24/7 access to its ALWAYS UP® direct factory support center staffed by expert technicians who engineer and build Autocar’s trucks. Autocar promises to provide trucks that deliver the best value, provide the best service, and provide a complete solution for customers’ needs.

Requirements

One to two years related experience and/or training.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints and schematics required.
Ability to interpret dimensions on a print and make modifications as necessary.
Basic shop math skills are required.
Ability to make concept prints for parts during prototyping phase.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Capable of wearing task specific personal protective equipment which may include dust mask, air purifying respirator (i.e., half and/or full faced), safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection.
Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines: < 50lbs
While performing the duties of this job it is required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch when necessary for job activity.
Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Heavy truck vehicle product knowledge is a plus.
Fabrication knowledge and process is desirable.
Welding experience is a plus
Truck manufacturing build/process experience will be desirable.
A working knowledge of the following will be an advantage for the candidate: MS Office, UG NX or other CAD software, Teamcenter

Responsibilities

Assemble prototype, engineering, validation, and special build vehicles.
Install and validate parts & components on engineering and method build vehicles.
Provide feedback to design engineers related to Bills of Materials, installation, validation, accessibility, and maintainability issues.
Work with design engineers to create prototype parts that are representative of design ideas/concepts as needed.
Manufacture prototype parts, special tools and fixtures.
Assists with fabrication, assembly, modification and debugging of test systems.
Support in-house or field testing.
Perform simple electrical assembly (i.e. wiring, connectors, circuit boards).
Assist Autocar production initiatives by supporting part manufacturing/modification needs and implementation of new designs to production line.
Rework of production components to support short lead-time of special options.
Maintain a safe working environment through good housekeeping practices and adherence to safe work practices.
Periodic travel may be required to address issues at customer’s locations or support test and evaluation activities.
Other duties may be assigned.