Automotive Test Technician — Instrumentation & Test Setup Pro

Technical Professionals Group; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Short & long-term disability

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Technical Professionals Group is seeking a Test Technician to join our Greensboro, NC team. You will install and maintain instrumentation for testing, assist in truck setup, and support test plans alongside engineers. Strong mechanical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

You will document observations, communicate findings, and help ensure safety during tests. A technical background and willingness to travel offsite are preferred in this role.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Mechanical background or experience with hand/power tools.
• Knowledge of automated testing tools and instrumentation.
• Background in NVH, Vehicle Dynamics, ADAS.
• Proficiency in composing emails and documenting observed conditions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 products.
• Willingness to test offsite and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain instrumentation for testing purposes.
• Assist in truck setup, test setup execution, and teardown.
• Collaborate with test engineers to execute test plans effectively.
• Provide feedback on test procedures and outcomes.
• Assist engineers with technician/mechanic tasks such as part swapping, cable routing, and sensor installation.
• Utilize diagnostic skills and critical thinking to address real-time challenges.
• Adhere to test plans, modules, and routes.
• Demonstrate situational awareness and safety judgment.
• Perform temporary repairs to prevent downtime during testing.
• Familiarize with all vehicle systems and operations.
• Proficiently use devices for documentation and communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Mechanical background

Testing tools & instrumentation

NVH/Vehicle Dynamics/ADAS knowledge

Email/documentation

Microsoft 365

Travel flexibility

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree preferred

CDL license

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Technical Professionals Group is seeking a Test Technician to join our Greensboro, NC team. You will install and maintain instrumentation for testing, assist in truck setup, and support test plans alongside engineers. Strong mechanical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

You will document observations, communicate findings, and help ensure safety during tests. A technical background and willingness to travel offsite are preferred in this role.