(C) Technician, Vehicle Lab
About The Position
Isuzu Technical Center of America is seeking a Contract Technician, Vehicle Lab for its operations in Plymouth, Michigan. The selected candidate will be placed with a preferred agency for employment. The position prepares test vehicles for engineering tests through instrumentation, parts changes, fabrication, and adjustment to required specifications. Under engineering supervision, the technician sets up mechanical and electrical tests and equipment, interprets schematics, diagnoses and repairs test and durability vehicles, and maintains a safe and clean work environment. The role includes evaluating vehicle performance under varied conditions and requires 20–30% travel, including overnight stays, with extensive travel within North and South America and occasional weekend work.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of college-level automotive courses or a two-year degree in an automotive-related field.
- At least one year of experience as an automotive technician.
- Strong mechanical and electrical skills.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for data collection and retrieval.
- Ability to fabricate and machine parts and understand blueprints for creating test fixtures and vehicle parts.
- Ability to understand, install, and operate data acquisition equipment.
- Strong knowledge of SUV and commercial vehicle mechanics.
- Metal fabrication and welding skills.
- Ability to use machine shop tools to fabricate special parts.
- Must obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver License.
- Must obtain a Commercial Driver Medical Certificate.
- Good driving record.
- Ability to meet the physical demands, work in hot and cold weather extremes and high-altitude areas, and travel as described.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of automotive technician experience in an automotive R&D environment.
- Vehicle testing and evaluation experience.
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification.
- Knowledge of Commercial Vehicle Laws.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair suspension, engine, brake, transmission and clutch, steering, HVAC, tire, and wheel systems.
- Implement engineering design changes under the direction of engineering staff or a supervisor, including interpreting drawings, preparing supplies, and fabricating and installing non-standard parts.
- Assist with design and fabrication of prototype materials used in tests.
- Operate mechanical and electrical test equipment to collect engineering data; process test data and communicate results.
- Set up mechanical and electrical test equipment with minimal supervision, interpret schematics and drawings, and fabricate test fixtures.
- Prepare vehicles for testing and shipment, including completing data-collection check sheets and preparing safety inspections, tools, and spare parts.
- Participate in testing as an evaluator, driver, and technician; prepare test equipment and tools and assist engineering staff with failure mode analysis as required.
- Evaluate vehicle performance under different test conditions, including hot, cold, and high-altitude conditions; perform field repairs and part changes as directed.
- Organize and maintain inventory of automotive and commercial vehicle parts, special tools, and test equipment.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment and perform other assigned job-related duties.
- Travel 20–30%, including overnight stays, and be available for extensive travel within North and South America and occasional weekend work.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
