Vehicle Chassis Rolls Lab. Driver/Mechanic

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Vehicle Chassis Rolls Lab Driver/Mechanic prepares vehicles for chassis rolls testing, including fueling vehicles with specified test fuels, purging evaporative canisters, and supporting Sealed Housing for Evaporative Determination (SHED) testing. The role transports vehicles by PIV between soak areas and the dynamometer cell, installs vehicles in the test cell, and connects the instrumentation and hardware required for testing. The driver operates vehicles through prescribed test cycles while meeting required driver-validity metrics, including ERR and CSI pedal metrics, to support accurate emissions sampling. The role follows established protocols and approved driving and testing methods to provide engineering teams with reliable, high-quality data on schedule. After testing and data acquisition, the driver disconnects and removes test hardware and safely moves the vehicle out of the test cell. The Driver/Mechanic keeps the test cell and its equipment clean, safe, and operational, and uses mechanical and troubleshooting skills to prepare vehicles, diagnose problems, and help resolve vehicle- and test-cell-related issues promptly.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and apply strong mechanical skills.
Ability to safely operate and handle heavy equipment.
Proficiency with computers and standard software applications.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to safely operate test vehicles.
Ability to understand and follow detailed testing procedures and instructions.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including 2nd or 3rd shift, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

Prepare vehicles for chassis rolls testing, including fueling with specified test fuels and purging evaporative canisters.
Support Sealed Housing for Evaporative Determination (SHED) testing.
Transport vehicles by PIV between soak areas and the dynamometer cell.
Install vehicles in the test cell and connect required instrumentation and hardware.
Drive vehicles through prescribed test cycles while meeting driver-validity metrics, including ERR and CSI pedal metrics.
Follow established protocols and approved driving and testing methods to provide reliable, high-quality data on schedule.
Disconnect and remove test hardware after testing and data acquisition, and safely move vehicles out of the test cell.
Keep the test cell and its equipment clean, safe, and operational.
Prepare vehicles, diagnose problems, and help resolve vehicle- and test-cell-related issues promptly.
Support powertrain development engineers with calibration testing using vehicle-driving simulation.