TEST TECHNICIAN

SLW Warren LLC • Warren, MI

20d • Onsite

About The Position

SLPT Automotive is seeking a hands-on Test Technician specializing in electrical and electronic systems to support automotive product development, validation, and manufacturing. The technician will build, wire, modify, commission, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot test stands, test cells, control panels, data-acquisition systems, production equipment, and prototype electronics. The role supports testing of electric oil pumps, motors, motor controllers, and emerging automotive technologies, and works closely with test, product, automation, and manufacturing engineers.

The position combines development-lab work with manufacturing support. It involves executing product tests, generating dependable test data, maintaining test equipment, supporting low-volume SMT production and prototype builds, and documenting configurations, repairs, and results. Work takes place in engineering laboratories, manufacturing and production areas, and offices. Occasional travel may be required, and business needs may occasionally require overtime, weekend work, flexible hours, or alternative shifts. Specific schedule expectations will be discussed during hiring.

Requirements

• Associate degree or technical certification in electrical technology, electronics technology, mechatronics, industrial automation, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant hands-on experience.
• Experience reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, or control-panel drawings.
• Hands-on experience wiring, maintaining, or troubleshooting electrical panels, equipment, test systems, or industrial machinery.
• Working knowledge of digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other common electrical test equipment.
• Foundational understanding of AC and DC power, basic motor controls, and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Demonstrated mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to document work accurately and follow defined test and safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced engineering, laboratory, or manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with LabVIEW, NI-DAQmx, National Instruments hardware, or comparable data-acquisition platforms.
• Experience with variable-frequency drives, brushless DC motors, permanent-magnet synchronous motors, or automotive motor controllers.
• Experience with CAN and LIN communication and diagnostics.
• Experience with automotive electric oil pumps or other fluid-management components.
• Experience with Cognex machine-vision systems, RFID, barcode, or manufacturing traceability equipment.
• Experience with SMT equipment, including pick-and-place machines, stencil printers, and reflow ovens.
• Experience with printed circuit board assembly, soldering, component rework, inspection, or prototype bring-up.
• Experience with NVH testing or operation of vibration, acoustic, or rotating-equipment test systems.
• Experience with industrial automation, programmable controls, sensors, and production fixtures.
• Basic scripting or programming experience using Python, LabVIEW, or a similar tool.
• Current forklift-operator certification.

Responsibilities

• Build, wire, modify, and troubleshoot electrical panels, control cabinets, cable assemblies, and wiring harnesses for test stands and production equipment.
• Install sensors, instrumentation, electrical components, and data-acquisition hardware.
• Commission new test stands, including wiring verification, functional checks, equipment checkout, and troubleshooting.
• Set up and operate data-acquisition systems, DC power supplies, variable-frequency drives, and electrical instrumentation.
• Use diagnostic equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power analyzers to identify and resolve electrical issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration support, and repairs on electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Set up, operate, and maintain noise, vibration, and harshness test-cell equipment.
• Support root-cause analysis of test failures, equipment downtime, and inconsistent results.
• Execute established test procedures for electric oil pumps, electric motors, and motor controllers.
• Support functional, performance, endurance, and durability testing; monitor tests and escalate abnormal conditions.
• Record test results, equipment conditions, wiring changes, and corrective actions accurately.
• Maintain reliable operation of existing test stands and production fixtures.
• Assemble, rework, inspect, and bring up printed circuit board assemblies and electronics prototypes.
• Operate a low-volume in-house SMT production line and support pick-and-place programming, stencil printing, reflow profiling, and first-article inspection.
• Assist engineering teams with prototype builds and new-product development activities.
• Read, interpret, draft, and revise electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Document equipment problems, test configurations, wiring updates, and repairs.
• Collaborate with test, automation, product, and manufacturing teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Follow established safety procedures when working with high-voltage and high-current automotive power-electronics systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Professional development and technical training opportunities.
• Exposure to global engineering programs, customers, and emerging automotive technologies.
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to broaden skills in testing, automation, electronics, and product development.
• Potential career paths in senior technician, test engineering, automation, manufacturing engineering, and technical leadership roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree