Product Development Mechanic

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Durability Product Development Technician to fabricate transducers and apply strain gauges on engine, driveline, and chassis components for road load data acquisition. You will document results and support Road Test Simulator data collection across 329 Road Simulator and MAST testing.

The role requires welding, machining and fixture building, with occasional travel to Chelsea Proving Grounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience as a mechanic or technician, familiarity with suspension/driveline systems and components, experience with fabrication skills such as welding & machining.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment. Flexibility to attend day trips to Chelsea Proving Grounds to support data acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate transducers to measure strain, displacement, rotation, etc., and apply strain gauges and wiring to engine, driveline, chassis and body components/systems.
• Document results and vehicle instrumentation for Road Test Simulator data acquisitions for 329 Road Simulator and MAST testing.
• Install wheel force transducers and other sensors on vehicles for road load data acquisition.
• Troubleshoot instrumented vehicles / transducers.
• Fixture building for MAST testing, welding, machining, and disassembly of prototype vehicle chassis/driveline components.
• Day trips to Chelsea Proving Grounds to support data acquisitions.

Skills

Mechanic/Technician

Welding

Machining

Strain gaging

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Automotive technician degree (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Bench tools

Machine tools

Test equipment

Job description

The Data Acquisition RTS Group - Durability Product Development Technician is responsible for the fabrication of transducers to measure strain, displacement, rotation, etc., application of strain gages and wiring to engine, driveline, chassis and body components/systems. The position requires documentation of results and vehicle instrumentation for Road Test Simulator data acquisitions for 329 Road Simulator and MAST testing - including installation of wheel force transducers, other force transducers, accelerometers, displacement transducers, etc. on vehicles for road load data acquisition. In addition, the Mechanic/Technician will troubleshoot instrumented vehicles / transducers. Additional responsibilities include fixture building for MAST testing, welding, machining, and disassembly of prototype vehicle chassis/driveline components. Day trips to Chelsea Proving Grounds to support data acquisitions are required.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
• 2 years of experience as a mechanic or technician, familiarity with suspension/driveline systems and components, experience with fabrication skills such as welding & machining.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment. Flexibility to attend day trips to Chelsea Proving Grounds to support data acquisitions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or four year automotive technician degree, ASE certification preferred,
• 1 year experience with instrumentation and operation of various test equipment. Must be familiar with a variety of tools (hand, bench and machine).
• Experience with strain gaging, Advanced mechanical and electrical experience/knowledge.

The Data Acquisition RTS Group - Durability Product Development Technician is responsible for the fabrication of transducers to measure strain, displacement, rotation, etc., application of strain gages and wiring to engine, driveline, chassis and body components/systems. The position requires documentation of results and vehicle instrumentation for Road Test Simulator data acquisitions for 329 Road Simulator and MAST testing - including installation of wheel force transducers, other force transducers, accelerometers, displacement transducers, etc. on vehicles for road load data acquisition. In addition, the Mechanic/Technician will troubleshoot instrumented vehicles / transducers. Additional responsibilities include fixture building for MAST testing, welding, machining, and disassembly of prototype vehicle chassis/driveline components. Day trips to Chelsea Proving Grounds to support data acquisitions are required.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.