Prototype Technician - Electrical- Contract C/M

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in the timely completion of in-house experimental vehicle builds, rebuild and component modification projects.
• Fabricate parts from detailed prints or layouts supplied by Design Engineering.
• Assemble prototype vehicles and components using detailed layout drawings/verbal instructions.
• Assemble, build, rebuild and modify experimental and/or prototype vehicles.
• Modify and update components and parts by machine or hand.
• Assist in instrumentation installation and vehicle preparation for component and/or vehicle compliance testing.
• Rivet weld, machine, and assemble or reassemble parts and components.
• Install parts and components on vehicle.
• Support testing and evaluate various parts or components.
• Bench top and in vehicle diagnostics of harnesses and electrical systems.
• Aid in training new mechanics.
• Provide diagnostics for various automotive systems such as power train, cooling, fuel, electrical and HVAC systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge And Skills

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• 1-3 years of related technical experience is required.
• ASE Certification preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Possess light fabrication capabilities and welding skills.
• Familiarity with: Wiring harness build systems, harness testers, meters, cutters, strippers, crimpers, diagnostic tools.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) desired, or willingness to obtain.
• Basic PC skills required.

Physical Effort

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate.
• Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one’s eyes with one’s fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks.
• Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls.
• Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company’s property surrounding facility, or additional work areas.
• Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance.
• Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance.
• Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups.
• Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time, including performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods.