Mobility Test Technician: Electrical & Prototyping

SLPT; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays and PTO

Training opportunities

Global exposure to engineering program

Collaborative environment

Career growth

Job summary

SLPT Automotive in Warren, MI is seeking a hands‑on Test Technician to support automotive product development, validation, and manufacturing. You will build, wire, commission, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot test stands, data‑acquisition systems, and production equipment.

This role suits an electrical/electronics technician who enjoys solving equipment problems and helping bring new products and test systems online with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in electrical technology, electronics technology, mechatronics, industrial automation, or a related discipline; or equivalent relevant hands‑on experience.
• Experience reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, or control‑panel drawings.
• Hands‑on experience wiring, maintaining, or troubleshooting electrical panels, equipment, test systems, or industrial machinery.
• Working knowledge of digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other common electrical test equipment.
• Foundational understanding of AC and DC power, basic motor controls, and low‑voltage electrical systems.
• Demonstrated mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to document work accurately and follow defined test and safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced engineering, laboratory, or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Bring new test stands and electrical systems online safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Improve test‑equipment reliability and reduce downtime through structured troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Generate dependable test data that supports product development, validation, and launch decisions.
• Support prototype electronics and low‑volume SMT builds for emerging automotive products.
• Partner across engineering and manufacturing to improve safety, repeatability, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

Wiring diagrams

Electrical panels troubleshooting

Multimeter & scopes

Data acquisition

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in electrical technology

Tools

LabVIEW

NI-DAQmx

CAN/LIN diagnostics

Job description

SLPT Automotive in Warren, MI is seeking a hands‑on Test Technician to support automotive product development, validation, and manufacturing. You will build, wire, commission, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot test stands, data‑acquisition systems, and production equipment.

This role suits an electrical/electronics technician who enjoys solving equipment problems and helping bring new products and test systems online with cross‑functional teams.