Auto Test Technician

Dynamic Research, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamic Research, Inc. is seeking an Auto Test Technician in Bakersfield, CA to maintain and fabricate for autonomous vehicle testing. You will support engineers, prepare vehicles for tests, weld mounts, and service robotic platforms while ensuring safety protocols are followed.

The role requires hands-on experience with vehicle maintenance and electrical/mechanical troubleshooting in a fast-paced engineering setting, with collaboration across a team to meet testing objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Proficiency in welding and light fabrication techniques.
• Familiarity with robotic platforms and test equipment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support test engineers and equipment, including repair and troubleshooting.
• Assist with test vehicle shipment, inspection, and repairs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot robotic platforms and testing equipment.
• Remove and replace bumper panels, airbags, brakes, and other components.
• Fabricate and weld mounts and custom parts.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed and safety training completed.
• Report hazards or near misses and follow health and safety policies.
• Wear PPE and use equipment properly.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Welding

Light fabrication

Robotic platforms

Electrical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Job description

The Auto Test Technician is responsible for vehicle maintenance and fabrication. Our Company is at the forefront of testing and developing autonomous vehicles, and the role requires someone who is passionate about this innovative field.

This role requires a strong technical expertise, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced automotive engineering environment.

Core Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of an Auto Test Technician include the following: Other duties may be assigned as requested.

• Supports the Test Engineers and test equipment, including mechanical and/or electrical repair and troubleshooting, preparing vehicles for testing, fabrication for specialized mounting brackets or parts, and instrumentation support.
• Assists with test vehicle shipment, inspection, and repairs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot robotic platforms and other testing equipment.
• Remove and replace bumper panels, airbags, vehicle brakes, and other vehicle components as needed
• Fabricate and weld various mounts and custom parts
• Safety Compliance: Ensures all safety protocols are followed to maintain a safe work environment.
• Health, Safety and Workplace Responsibility
• Incorporate safe work practices into your daily activities and immediately reporting near misses, hazards or injuries
• Adhere to all company health and safety policies and procedures
• Complete required safety training, attending scheduled meetings.
• Using equipment properly, and wearing appropriate PPE as required (face covers, ear plugs, gloves etc.)

What are we looking for?

• Experience in vehicle maintenance and repair
• Proficiency in welding and light fabrication techniques
• Familiarity with robotic platforms and test equipment
• Demonstrated proficiency in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Must be able to walk, bend, reach, and lift, if necessary 50 pounds or more. The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. This is a high-energy, multi-faceted position requiring personal initiative and flexibility.

• Must be able to stand for up to 10 hours per day
• Must have vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus
• Dependability: Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, punctual, good attendance record
• Job Knowledge: Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current
• Productivity: Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives
• Technical Skills: Maintains current understanding of technical processes/equipment, uses technology to increase performance/productivity
• Quality: Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services