Chassis Rolls Driver-Mechanic

stellantisexternalcx; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis external CX Chelsea, MI seeks an automotive test technician to prepare vehicles for chassis rolls testing, set up instrumentation, and assist engineers with calibration tests. You will drive test cycles, gather metrics, and ensure clean, safe test environments.

This is a hands-on role requiring mechanical skill, good communication, and willingness to work overtime as needed. Applicants should have at least a high school diploma and 1+ year of mechanic experience; an associate degree

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of mechanic or equivalent skilled trade experience.
• Self-directed with good set of mechanical skills.
• Able to assist engineers with calibration testing using driving simulation.
• Able to handle heavy equipment and operate test vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for Chassis Rolls testing, including fueling/charging and purging evaporative canisters.
• Move vehicles to/from soak areas, dyno cell, and install required instrumentation.
• Drive vehicles on test cycles and collect driver metrics for accurate emission samples.
• Remove test hardware and vehicle after data acquisition; keep test cell clean and functional.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Self-directed

Communication skills

Computer utilization

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree

LARA license (or equivalent)

Tools

Vehicle driving simulator

Calibration equipment

Job description

Preparing vehicles for Chassis Rolls testing, including refueling/charging with selected fuels, purging vehicle evaporative canisters, facilitating SHED testing, movement (transport via PIV) of vehicles to/from soak areas, and in/out of dynamometer cell, installing vehicle in cell, connecting all requested instrumentation and hardware necessary to commence testing. Once test(s) sequence(s) is/are initiated, drive vehicles on designated test cycles with valid "driver metrics" (i.e. ERR, CSI pedal metrics) necessary to provide accurate emission samples. Upon completion of test and data acquisition, providing engineering with required data, proceed with removal of hardware from vehicle, and removal of vehicle from test site. Individuals will be responsible for autonomous maintenance in the test cell, maintaining cleanliness and functionality of equipment. The ideal candidate is expected to understand testing protocol and deliver high quality data to the engineering team through acceptable driving / test methods in a timely manner. Some mechanical and troubleshooting skills will be required in accordance to preparing vehicles for test and or identifying vehicle and test cell issues.

Basic Qualifications:

• Have a High School Degree or Equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of mechanic or equivalent skilled trade experience.
• Must be self-directed and have a good set of mechanic skills.
• Be able and comfortable assisting powertrain development engineers with calibration testing using vehicle driving simulation.
• Be able to handle heavy equipment
• Have a good understanding of computer utilization
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral
• Be able to operate test vehicles and follow detailed testing instructions
• Be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed to support critical test timelines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree or equivalent
• Skilled trade license (Michigan LARA) or equivalent