On-Site Automotive Test & R&D Technician

Prestone Official; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

Prestone, part of the PFX Group, is hiring a Master Engineering Technician for its Danbury, CT facility. This hands-on role focuses on generating and documenting automotive fluid performance data and supporting OE approvals for Prestone and the group.

You'll work with internal test equipment and assist in developing new tests. This full-time, on-site position requires collaboration with R&D, occasional travel up to 10%, and a strong background in mechanical and electrical systems, safety

Qualifications

• AS Degree, BS preferred in engineering or technical equivalent.
• 10+ years in automotive/heavy duty or scientific field.
• 7+ years in research and development.
• Experience with engine coolants/heat transfer fluids.
• Strong mechanical and electrical vehicle knowledge for ICE and EV.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
• Knowledge of manual machine shop equipment (lathe, milling...).
• Knowledge of Mechanical/Laboratory safety practices.
• Analytical thinker and problem solver.
• Strong understanding of the scientific method.
• Strong customer service mindset with internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the operation and maintenance of internal proprietary test equipment.
• Lead in the test setup and maintenance of internal and external fleet test vehicles.
• Assist in the development of new tests and procedures.

Skills

Technical Mastery

Technical Curiosity

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Dependability

Education

AS/BS in engineering or technical

Tools

Manual machine shop equipment

Microsoft Excel

Laboratory/test equipment

Job description

Prestone, part of the PFX Group, is hiring a Master Engineering Technician for its Danbury, CT facility. This hands-on role focuses on generating and documenting automotive fluid performance data and supporting OE approvals for Prestone and the group.

You'll work with internal test equipment and assist in developing new tests. This full-time, on-site position requires collaboration with R&D, occasional travel up to 10%, and a strong background in mechanical and electrical systems, safety