Engineering Technician, Reliability & Test, Interiors

Engineering team is looking for highly motivated entry level Engineering Technicians to support accelerated product durability testing. This role is very hands-on; Technicians personally assemble and disassemble vehicle components (e.g., door trim, center consoles, car interior trim pieces, Instrument panel trim pieces), build test fixtures, and execute tests. A successful candidate for this role must have a passion to learn and develop new skills. All team members collaborate to develop and implement effective solutions quickly. Flexible scheduling may be accommodated.


Responsibilities

• Execute tests: setup, perform inspections, conduct maintenance, and retrofits
• Document and report issues identified during tests or inspections
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve mechanical & electrical issues discovered
• Collecting pre test and post test data on components that go through thermal cycling
• Support Engineers in instrumentation and data acquisition
• Assist and learn from other technicians and engineers
• Assemble & wire test fixtures

Requirements

• Desire for professional development
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills (ability to read wiring diagrams)
• Use of basic hand tools and some power tools - experience with fabrication equipment (drills, band saw)
• Ability to use basic measurement tools such as caliper, and digital multimeter - understanding of Ohms law
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Basic experience with MS office tools (Outlook/Excel/Word)
• Working principals of common thermal components - operation, testing and characterization
• Experience using standard lab and test equipment like power supplies, and cameras for photo documentation
• Ability to adapt to quick project/task changes
• Lift up to 50lbs.