Prototype Technician

Autocar, LLC•Hagerstown, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prototype Technician manufactures and assembles prototype and testing vehicles, systems, and components. The role assembles prototype, engineering, validation, and special-build vehicles; installs and validates parts and components; creates prototype parts with design engineers when prints are unavailable; and manufactures prototype parts, special tools, fixtures, and test systems. The technician also supports testing, production initiatives, special-option rework, and a safe working environment. Periodic travel may be required to customer locations or to support test and evaluation activities. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

One to two years of related experience and/or training.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints and schematics.
Ability to interpret dimensions on a print and make modifications as necessary.
Basic shop math skills.
Ability to make concept prints for parts during the prototyping phase.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.

Nice To Haves

Heavy truck vehicle product knowledge.
Knowledge of fabrication and fabrication processes.
Welding experience.
Truck manufacturing build or process experience.
Working knowledge of MS Office.
Working knowledge of UG NX or other CAD software.
Working knowledge of Teamcenter.

Responsibilities

Assemble prototype, engineering, validation, and special-build vehicles.
Install and validate parts and components on engineering and method-build vehicles.
Provide design engineers feedback on bills of materials, installation, validation, accessibility, and maintainability issues.
Work with design engineers to create prototype parts representative of design concepts when prints are unavailable.
Manufacture prototype parts and special tools.
Assist with fabrication, assembly, modification, and debugging of test systems.
Build simple test fixtures and tools.
Support in-house or field testing.
Perform simple electrical assembly, including wiring, connectors, and circuit boards.
Support production initiatives through part manufacturing or modification and implementation of new designs on the production line.
Rework production components to support short lead-time special options.
Maintain a safe working environment through good housekeeping and adherence to safe work practices.
Travel periodically to customer locations or support test and evaluation activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.