Vehicle Development Tech - Electrical Garage

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

9d

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 road-test vehicles and drives them under usual and routine conditions.

The role also involves 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 in 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.
• Flexible to work 1st or 2nd shift, and 3rd shift if needed, as well as holidays and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree, such as in auto mechanics or a similar discipline.
• ASE certification.
• Familiarity with a variety of hand, bench, and machine tools.
• Fabrication ability, including assembling, disassembling, adjusting, and repairing vehicle components and systems; basic machining capabilities are a plus.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

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 road-test vehicles and drive vehicles under usual and routine conditions.
• Fabricate vehicle wire harnesses and overlays at a bench and perform in-vehicle wiring modifications.
• Set up and execute testing 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