Advanced Development Technician

About the role

Support the development and testing of the core mechanical, electrical, and thermal systems for next-generation EV platforms. Collaborate with engineers to build, modify, instrument, and test mechanical, electrical, and thermal components and systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct root cause analysis of early characterization and validation component failures.
• Perform machining and fabrication work in support of prototype and test efforts.
• Design and build test fixtures and assembly tools.
• Assemble and debug test equipment hardware and control systems.
• Execute experiments to support systems, safety, hardware, and software development; collect, manage, and store test data.
• Maintain and coordinate repairs for lab equipment and tooling.
• Integrate new parts or systems into test stands and provide feedback on manufacturability.
• Interpret engineering drawings and inspect components using precision measuring equipment to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with embedded systems over various vehicle communication protocols.

Requirements

• 2-year degree in Automotive Tech & Repair or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of experience supporting electric vehicle architecture & integration development.
• Class C driver’s license or ability to attain one.
• Experience with machining and fabrication.
• Experience with lab equipment installation, maintenance, and calibration.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products and prototyping/testing electrical, thermal, and mechanical systems.
• Strong background in instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing HVAC components and systems.
• Safe management of automotive fluids such as glycol, AC refrigerant, and oil-based liquids and gases.
• Ability to interpret and create wiring diagrams for test fixture construction.
• Experience with controls methods for automotive systems.
• Experience with instrumentation, calibration, and measurement of thermal mechanical systems in a lab environment.
• Experience navigating geometry in 3DX/Catia V6 and interpreting 2-D engineering drawings.

Schedule

Contract role with possible extension or conversion to permanent position in the future.