Technician Engineering

Magna International•Novi, MI

19d

About The Position

As a Vehicle Engineering Technician, you will perform a variety of tasks involving a fleet of engineering vehicles. The role requires strong mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical aptitude to diagnose, repair, and replace delicate components. You will collaborate and communicate with engineers and other technicians in a fast-paced environment, supporting prototype vehicle assembly and instrumentation.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in an automotive research and development environment.
Strong diagnostic troubleshooting experience with OEM systems and high-level experience working with vehicles.
Experience with CAN, FlexRay, LIN, HVAC, cooling, chassis, electrical systems, and suspension.
Ability to adhere to assigned-shift operating times, including working holidays, weekends, nights, and overtime as needed.
Willingness and ability to travel on short notice to support fleet needs, up to 15% of the time.
Experience working in a matrix organization and ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment, both independently and with cross-functional teams.
Vehicle prototype experience.
Experience with instrumentation such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, and flow meters.
Good computer skills.

Nice To Haves

A B.A., B.S., and/or an automotive technology degree.
At least 4 years of experience as a shop lead or master technician.
At least 5 years of experience in an automotive research and development environment.
At least 2 years of experience working with ADAS systems and/or other self-driving systems.
Ability to operate comfortably within and troubleshoot Linux-based systems.
Excellent multitasking skills.
Diagnostic experience with embedded modules, self-driving systems, and sensor stacks.

Responsibilities

Work with cross-functional teams of engineers and designers to implement or integrate new and developing systems.
Design, fabricate, assemble, test, deploy, repair, and troubleshoot testing rigs and systems integrated into or independent of Waymo SDS vehicles.
Perform electrical diagnosis, create harnesses, pin and de-pin connectors, and use a DVOM.
Integrate, diagnose, and provide test support for instrumentation, including pressure transducers, thermocouples, flow meters, external circuit boards, and relays.
Complete tasks outside established processes when necessary and propose or implement creative solutions to unforeseen roadblocks.
Complete reports, procedures, and tests to collect data for the Waymo engineering team.
Provide exemplary hands-on skills, technical writing, and verbal communication while demonstrating leadership alongside managers.
Service and troubleshoot self-driving systems, components, and integrated sensor stacks using internal proprietary tools.
Diagnose OEM base vehicle systems and components using manufacturer-provided software and tools, with a focus on CAN, LIN, and FlexRay.
Maintain the fleet of self-driving vehicles, including standard vehicle maintenance.
Update work orders, spreadsheets, and reports for the appropriate teams.
Flash and diagnose systems using a PC and various software.