Automotive Test & Prototype Technician

Focus; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Insurance coverage

401(k) + PTO

Hands-on automotive tech exposure

Job summary

Focus in Fishers, IN is seeking a hands-on Automotive Test & Prototype Technician to support testing, troubleshooting, and assembly of steering components, ECUs, and drive systems in a fast-paced prototype lab.

You will combine mechanical work with electrical diagnostics using micrometers, calipers, and Go/No-Go gauges, performing teardowns, reworks, and validation testing while ensuring quality and precise documentation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on automotive testing and electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read schematics or assembly guides.
• Experience with precision measurement tools.
• Experience with prototype builds or quality inspection.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical checks, measurements, and root-cause testing on steering ECUs and motors.
• Flash software, perform NVM dumps, and execute JTAG soldering and coating removal.
• Carefully remove, inspect, and reinstall covers, drive motors, ECUs, and sub-assemblies.
• Measure MOSFET/DC link values to identify faults or shorts.
• Execute precision quality checks on steering components and shafts.
• Use micrometers, calipers, thread gauges, and Go/No-Go gauges; maintain calibration logs.
• Support prototype builds, teardowns, rework, and validation testing.

Skills

Automotive testing

Electrical troubleshooting

Prototype builds

Precision assembly

Tools

JTAG soldering

Go/No-Go gauges

Micrometers

Calipers

Thread gauges

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Automotive Test & Prototype Technician to support the testing, troubleshooting, and assembly of advanced automotive steering components, electronic control units (ECUs), and electrical drive systems. In this role, you will combine mechanical assembly with electrical diagnostics and precision measurement tools in a fast-paced prototype and testing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Diagnostics & Testing: Perform electrical checks, measurements, and root-cause troubleshooting on steering ECUs, electric motors, and associated electrical systems.

• Component Rework & Benchtop Operations: Flashing software, performing NVM dumps, and executing JTAG soldering and coating removal.

• Mechanical & ECU Teardowns: Carefully remove, inspect, and install covers, drive motors, ECUs, and sub-assemblies.

• Failure Analysis: Measure MOSFET/DC link values and identify motor shorts or electrical faults.

• Quality Inspections: Execute precision quality checks on steering columns, steering gears, and intermediate shafts (I-shafts).

• Tool & Equipment Operation: Use precision measurement tools including micrometers, calipers, thread gages, and Go/No-Go gages; maintain tool calibration and tracking logs.

• Prototype Support: Actively support prototype builds, product teardowns, rework initiatives, and validation testing.

Key Qualifications & Backgrounds

• Experience: Hands-on experience in automotive testing, electrical troubleshooting, prototype builds, or precision mechanical/electronics assembly.

• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with electrical diagnostic checks, component-level soldering/rework (JTAG), and reading schematics or assembly guides.

• Measurement Proficiency: Demonstrated skill using precision inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, thread gages, Go/No-Go gages).

• Target Backgrounds: Ideal candidates may come from roles such as Automotive Technician, Electrical/Electronics Technician, Test/Prototype Technician, Quality Inspector, Engineering Technician, or CNC/Mechanical Specialist with strong electrical troubleshooting skills.

Key Attributes

• Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical aptitude.

• Comfortable working in a dynamic prototype, teardown, and lab testing environment.

• High attention to detail and quality standards during component handling.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate / salary package.

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance.

• 401(k) retirement options and paid time off (PTO).

• Hands-on exposure to cutting-edge automotive technologies and career development.