Prototype Technician
Linamar•Livonia, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
Assemble and/or teardown and test engineered systems such as engines, transmissions, driveline PTU and RDU, and other power generation and components. Working directly with and involving structural components and driveline systems in a test lab environment.
Requirements
- Minimum two years automotive and/or mechanical experience.
- Complete understanding of engines, transmissions, driveline components and systems.
- Ability to use precision measuring tools and assembly equipment.
- Understanding and practical application of operational shop math, Microsoft Office Tools such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively in front of the team or group of customers.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to solve practical problems for the engineered systems.
Nice To Haves
- Two-year college/technical/vocational school preferred.
- Automotive Test Lab experience preferred.
- Experience with servo-hydraulic actuators and driveline testing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assemble and/or teardown prototype engineered systems such as engines, PTU and RDU, transmissions.
- Perform similar tasks on pilot pre-production, or production systems.
- Analyze failed systems and make recommendations.
- Perform general preventative maintenance and make repairs on departmental equipment.
- Install and remove test set-ups within test cells.
- Monitor operation, provide feedback to management.
- Ensure accurate completion and timely submission of daily timecard.
- Follow work instructions, Job Travelers, and Work Requests.
- Be able to use precise measuring tools (micrometers, air gages, dial bore gages, dial indicators, calipers, etc.) and properly operate all equipment.
- Provide basic tools and toolbox as required to complete tasks.
Benefits
- Drug, Dental & Vision
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
