Automotive Test Technician II - Dyno & Field Testing

Thomas & Reed, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Thomas & Reed, LLC in Raymond, OH is seeking a Technician - Level 2 contract role focused on dynamometer testing and vehicle instrumentation. The role involves assembling test setups, installing thermocouples, data acquisition, and coordinating vehicle preps for extreme environmental tests.

You'll perform hot weather field testing, water fording, snow ingress tests, and maintain test harnesses while collaborating with engineers. Travel and overtime are expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to work overtime.
• A strong understanding of automobiles.
• Experience with data acquisition hardware and software.
• Willing to travel.
• Capable of working in extreme climates, hot or cold.
• Strong vehicle/instrumentation skills
• Welding/fabrication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Detail orientated.
• Strong work ethic.
• Must be able to obtain passport if needed
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• High temperature chassis dynamometer test and prep. Assist with installation of thermocouples on a wide variety of automobile components, installing harnesses, data acquisition and vehicle mockup using prototype parts (this will be 90% of time). Assist in part changes during chassis dynamometer testing.
• Hot weather field testing. Prepare vehicles for offsite testing in extreme temperature locations. This will include installation of new parts, thermocouple installation, data acquisition installation and pre-test equipment checks. Assist engineer with test by driving or operating data acquisition on public roads. Make part changes for testing as needed.
• Water fording test and setup. Prepare for test by using setup sheet and installing any instrumentation as necessary. May be asked to perform the testing after proper training.
• Snow ingress prep and test. This will include preparing vehicles with part changes and performing tests.
• Electronics. Capability of designing, constructing, and repairing wire harnesses for testing. Maintaining test equipment.
• Assist with other testing and vehicle preps as needed.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

Welding

Fabrication

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Strong work ethic

Passport for travel

Ability to work overtime

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year degree in electronics or automotive

Tools

Data acquisition hardware

Data acquisition software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Thomas & Reed, LLC in Raymond, OH is seeking a Technician - Level 2 contract role focused on dynamometer testing and vehicle instrumentation. The role involves assembling test setups, installing thermocouples, data acquisition, and coordinating vehicle preps for extreme environmental tests.

You'll perform hot weather field testing, water fording, snow ingress tests, and maintain test harnesses while collaborating with engineers. Travel and overtime are expected.