2nd Shift Test Technician

UTAC • Hayward, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Test Technician is a key contributor to UTAC’s testing team, working with internal and external customers. The role involves physically setting up dynamometer systems and customer test parts, generally automotive but potentially from other industries. Test Technicians work with test engineers to assemble testing systems and support operations, managing tasks across multiple areas. Initiative and ownership of responsibilities are important to success. The position is listed as 2nd shift and requires on-site work as needed, with flexibility to support service activity off-site and outside normal working hours. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Demonstrated record of driving results.
• Strong problem-solving, strategic-thinking, and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information in a way the audience understands.
• Appropriate attendance habits and ability to work the hours necessary to perform the job.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with employees, customers, and suppliers at all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to become proficient in company systems such as Concur and Kronos.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time-management, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team with people at varying job levels.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for travel between work sites as needed.
• Valid passport and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Ability to give and accept instructions and tasks positively, treating coworkers with dignity and respect.
• Strong attention to detail, exceptional work ethic, positive attitude, and ability to self-start and multitask.
• Ability to stand, reach, bend, move about the facility, and lift or move materials as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, twist, bend, lift, see, speak, and hear.
• Ability to work with exposure to industry-accepted chemicals and noise.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of relevant work experience in the automotive or other propulsion-system industry preferred.
• Working knowledge of the automotive industry preferred.
• Experience in the vehicle testing and validation industry preferred.
• Candidate recommended to have a basic automotive tool set.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers and customers as needed.
• Set up test cells.
• Assemble automotive and propulsion systems.
• Clean and organize test cells and facilities.
• Build oil conditioning carts.
• Fabricate and/or machine fixturing.
• Keep the shop, trash cans, and fabrication room clean.
• Keep cells running after shop hours.
• Maintain shop inventory.
• Support troubleshooting.
• Perform other duties as requested.
• Support UTAC’s culture and values of Integrity, Expertise, and Innovation.
• Organize and maintain an efficient personal work area.
• Follow and support UTAC policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Travel between multiple work sites as needed and support service activity off-site and outside normal working hours.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k).
• Recognition awards linked to UTAC’s values of Expertise, Innovation, and Integrity.
• Learning relevant to the role and personal development.
• Support for individual health and wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED