AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTICS TECHNICIAN

Spherion; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K Plan

Short-term Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC in Owatonna, MN is seeking an engineering support professional to assist automotive engineers with testing and troubleshooting prototype designs. The role emphasizes hands-on analysis, data gathering, and recommendations for continuous improvement.

On-site, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with a pay range of $26–$32 per hour. Travel within Minnesota may be required. A High School diploma and basic automotive knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Willingness to submit to pre-employment drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle report screening.
• Knowledge of fundamental automotive technologies.
• Familiarity with basic vehicle systems including on-board controls, engine performance and ABS.
• Basic computer proficiency with MS Excel and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Support vehicle content development through requirements, design, development and QA phase.
• Gather information from vehicles, OE testers and benchmark tools.
• Validate proofs of concept and development artifacts on bench and vehicle.
• Access and research new information related to vehicle data, service instructions and manuals.
• Identify and procure vehicles for analysis, development and validation.
• Utilize automotive bus analyzers and diagnostic equipment to ensure product quality.
• Apply knowledge of vehicle mechanics to validate designs.
• Research and apply new technologies to improve the design process.

Skills

Automotive test equipment

MS Excel

MS Access

PC configuration

Basic math

Team communication

Education

High School

Tools

Automotive diagnostic equipment

Job description

Job Details

Location: Owatonna, MN

Type: Temp to Hire

On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-site

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wage: $26 -$32/HR

Department: Engineering/Research and Development

This position is responsible for supporting automotive engineers through testing and troubleshooting of prototype designs and making recommendations for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support vehicle content development through requirements, design, development and QA phase.
• Gather information from vehicles, OE testers and benchmark tools (reverse engineering).
• Validate proof of concepts and development artifacts on bench and vehicle.
• Access and research new information from the web as well as information related to development of vehicle data, service instructions and manuals
• Identify and procure vehicles for analysis, development and validation.
• Utilize automotive bus analyzers and diagnostic equipment to ensure the quality of Bosch products
• Utilize knowledge of vehicle mechanical fundamentals in order to validate designs
• Research and apply new technologies to improve the design process.

Travel

Traveling Required: Operating a company vehicle. Traveling state locally, up to Minneapolis/St. Paul area + locally within Minnesota

Working Hours

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Skills

• Skilled in the usage of automotive test equipment
• Moderate knowledge and experience using PC applications such as MS Excel, MS Word, etc.
• Basic knowledge of databases, MS Access
• PC configuration and installation skills
• Basic math knowledge such as number systems, basic algebra
• Clear and effective communication skills to work well in a team environment.

Education

High School

Experience

1-4 years

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent - PROOF REQUIRED
• Valid Driver's License
• Computer functionality proficiency
• Willingness to submit to a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle report screening
• Knowledge of fundamental automotive technologies
• Knowledge of basic vehicle systems including: on-board controls, engine performance, transmission, ABS, and SIR modules

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Benefits

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).