Automotive Field Testing Technician (Contract)

Snap-On Tools; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Snap-On Tools seeks a Temp/Contract tester to support testing of vehicle communication systems for up to 9 months. The role may involve field testing at independent shops, auto dealerships and auctions or in-house work as required by the project.

You will record test details daily on standardized forms, update test matrices, and input data into bug tracking software. Strong communication and basic PC skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Recent automotive diagnostic experience using scan tools.
• Experience with computer data entry.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using basic word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Basic computer user knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-field vehicle application testing for new products / primaries.
• Daily recording of test details on standardized forms dependent on project.
• Daily updating test matrices with tested vehicle information.
• Daily data entry into bug tracking program.
• Taking recordings of vehicle data when required by the project.
• Escalating serious problems to appropriate management.
• Interacting with in-house Applications and Engineering to explain details of problems found.
• Maintaining good working relationships with field test sites.
• Identifying additional test sites when possible.

Skills

Automotive diagnostics

Data entry

Communication skills

Word processing & spreadsheets

Basic computer skills

Education

AA degree in Automotive Technology

Job description

Snap-On Tools seeks a Temp/Contract tester to support testing of vehicle communication systems for up to 9 months. The role may involve field testing at independent shops, auto dealerships and auctions or in-house work as required by the project.

You will record test details daily on standardized forms, update test matrices, and input data into bug tracking software. Strong communication and basic PC skills are essential.