Sr. Prototype Technician, Prototype Build Vehicle Test & Integration
About The Position
The Test Technician supports automotive prototype vehicle development by assisting with test track operations, vehicle testing activities, and data analysis. This role works closely with engineers, drivers, and program teams to ensure prototype vehicles are tested safely, accurately, and efficiently while producing high-quality data to support engineering decisions. Role: Test Track Support, Testing Support, Data Analytics Support Reports to the Manager of Engineering Operations This role is required to support the increased test load and increased test track expansion Key Performance Indicators will be generated for this role and consist of data reported along with project completion This position is a rare opportunity. This person will be exposed to various types of growth paths offering integration chances with test engineers, construction engineers, test drivers and multiple other groups.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail, safety mindset, and ability to work in a fast-paced test environment.
- Ability to summarize technical issues clearly for engineering and operations teams.
- Clean MVR
- 5 years of Driving experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with prototype vehicles, automotive testing, vehicle diagnostics, or validation activities.
- Associate degree in Automotive Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Experience supporting EV, battery, charging, thermal, or vehicle validation programs.
- Familiarity with CAN tools, diagnostic software, telemetry systems, and Microsoft Excel.
- Proving Grounds/ Test driving experience
Responsibilities
- Prepare prototype vehicles for daily test track activities, including pre-test inspections, charging readiness, instrumentation checks, and vehicle staging.
- Monitor on-track activities and support safe test operations by identifying vehicle concerns, hazards, or deviations from approved test procedures.
- Coordinate vehicle movement, test asset setup, and track scheduling support to help engineering teams execute test plans efficiently.
- Document and report test observations, vehicle concerns, failures, and anomalies, then communicate findings to engineering teams for investigation and resolution.
- Execute vehicle test procedures according to engineering requirements, including durability, performance, thermal, charging, ride and handling, and validation testing.
- Collect, validate, and organize vehicle test data from data loggers, telemetry systems, diagnostic tools, and test reports to ensure data integrity and traceability.
- Support testing databases and generating reports that support prototype development, root-cause investigations, and program readiness assessments.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- life and disability coverage
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
- equity program
- discretionary annual cash incentive program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
