Vehicle Development Tech - Electrical Garage

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Vehicle Development Technician - Electrical diagnoses vehicle mechanical and electrical problems, repairs and rebuilds equipment, and replaces electrical components on vehicles and equipment. The Technician attaches test equipment and instrumentation to vehicles, conducts road tests, and drives under usual and routine conditions. The role also includes bench fabrication of vehicle wire harnesses and overlays, in-vehicle wiring modifications, and setting up and executing tests for electrical component development and validation, high-voltage battery performance, and vehicle system validation. The Technician assists development and validation engineers with troubleshooting and resolving electrical issues at the component and system levels.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of experience as a mechanic.
• Valid driver's license with no more than 2 points on the driving record, no more than one at-fault accident in the last two years, and no DUI or DWI convictions.
• Working knowledge of electrical and electronic systems and measurement equipment, including meters, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition equipment.
• Experience fabricating and modifying vehicle wire harnesses.
• Experience setting up and executing tests for development and validation purposes.
• Familiarity with vehicle electrical architectures and diagnostic tools.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree, such as in auto mechanics or a similar discipline.
• ASE certification.
• Familiarity with hand, bench, and machine tools.
• Fabrication skills and ability to assemble, disassemble, adjust, and repair vehicle components and systems; basic machining capability is a plus.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work first or second shift, third shift if needed, and holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose vehicle mechanical and electrical problems.
• Repair and rebuild equipment and replace electrical components on vehicles and equipment.
• Attach test equipment and instrumentation to vehicles, conduct road tests, and drive under usual and routine conditions.
• Fabricate vehicle wire harnesses and overlays at a bench and modify vehicle wiring in-vehicle.
• Set up and execute tests for electrical component development and validation, high-voltage battery performance, and vehicle system validation.
• Assist development and validation engineers with troubleshooting and resolving electrical issues at component and system levels.

What This Job Offers

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