ELECTRICAL PROD & SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN

About the role

We are looking for a high-energy Electrical Prod & System Development Technician to support the Vehicle Operability North America (VONA) team in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. This role sees a high volume of daily work and new issues arise constantly, so the ability to multitask and shift priorities quickly is a must. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, stays organized amid competing demands, and brings a sense of urgency to solving problems as they come up. VONA is responsible for triaging electrical issues on engineering development vehicles.

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 the vehicles under usual and routine conditions
• Bench fabrication of vehicle wire harnesses and overlays as well as in-vehicle wiring modifications
• Testing set up and execution 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 the component and system levels

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Auto Mechanics or a similar discipline
• A minimum of 3 years' experience as a mechanic
• Must have a valid driver's license (no more than 2 points on driving record, no more than one at-fault accident within the last two years, and no DUIs or DWIs)
• Working knowledge of electrical/electronic systems and measurement equipment, including meters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition equipment, etc.
• CAN logging and bus analysis experience
• Savvy with Chrysler Diagnostic Application (CDA) and other diagnostic tools (e.g., Dianalyzer, Diagalyser)
• Must be able to triage wiring issues and understand wiring schematics
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical feature functional requirements to support triage
• Must support the diagnosis of complex electrical issues
• Experienced in fabrication/modification of vehicle wire harnesses
• Experienced in test set up and execution for development and validation purposes
• Familiarity with vehicle electrical architectures and diagnostic tools

Preferred Qualifications

• ASE certification preferred; must be familiar with a variety of tools (hand, bench, and machine)
• Fabrication skills, including the ability to assemble, disassemble, adjust, and repair vehicle components and systems; basic machining capabilities are a plus
• Basic computer skills (MS Office)
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Flexible to work on 1st or 2nd shift (3rd if needed), as well as weekends and holidays