Automotive Validation Technician - Environmental Testing

Must Have

• Ability to work hands on
• Able to read electrical schematics
• Electrical testing/troubleshooting experience
• Experience with High Voltage (800 1000V)
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Harness Fabrication

Nice To Have

• Build Technician Experience
• Machine shop tools
• Soldering
• Technical degree in electronics

Responsibilities:

• Set up and run development and validation tests (thermal, vibration, humidity, corrosion, electrical performance) on High Voltage Power Electronic
• Document test results and provide test reports.
• Support technical root cause and resolution of issues found during test
• Select and install instrumentation needed to collect response data from the test item during testing (accelerometers, strain gauges, pressure gauges, thermocouples, voltage sense leads, etc.)
• Utilize standard test equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters and flowmeters with no direction.
• Fabricate special test equipment supporting development and validation testing.
• Support design and fabrication of simple mechanical fixtures, jigs, and harnesses.
• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications:

• Technical degree in electronics or mechanics preferred.
• 3+ years of experience with environmental validation testing
• 2+ years of experience fabricating special electronic test equipment and test harnesses.
• Experience working with high voltage and an understanding of high voltage safety practices.
• Experience using common machine shop equipment preferred.
• Soldering skill preferred.
• Understand how to read electrical schematics and use manufacturers product data sheets.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.
• Willing to work flexible hours and passionate about getting jobs done.
• Ability to support testing at outside testing facilities.
• Hands-on approach: Proactively identifies and fills in gaps where needed