Prototype Build & Validation Technician

Autocar Trucks; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Autocar Trucks is seeking a technician to manufacture, assemble and validate prototypes and testing vehicles, systems, and components in a hands-on role within our Birmingham facility. The position involves assembling prototype vehicles, installing parts, and collaborating with design engineers to refine concepts.

The role requires 1–2 years of related experience, knowledge of fabrication and welding, and familiarity with heavy trucks.

Qualifications

• One to two years related experience and/or training.
• Heavy truck vehicle product knowledge is a plus.
• Fabrication knowledge and process is desirable.
• Welding experience is a plus.
• Truck manufacturing build/process experience will be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assemble prototype, engineering, validation, and special build vehicles.
• Install and validate parts & components on engineering and method build vehicles.
• Provide feedback to design engineers related to Bills of Materials, installation, validation, accessibility, and maintainability issues.
• Work with design engineers to create prototype parts that are representative of design ideas/concepts as needed.
• Manufacture prototype parts, special tools and fixtures.
• Assist Autocar production initiatives by supporting part manufacturing/modification needs and implementation of new designs to production line.
• Rework of production components to support short lead-time of special options.
• Maintain a safe working environment through good housekeeping practices and adherence to safe work practices.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Reading schematics

Fabrication knowledge

Welding experience

Heavy truck knowledge

Education

1-2 years experience

Tools

UG NX

Teamcenter

MS Office

Job description

Autocar Trucks is seeking a technician to manufacture, assemble and validate prototypes and testing vehicles, systems, and components in a hands-on role within our Birmingham facility. The position involves assembling prototype vehicles, installing parts, and collaborating with design engineers to refine concepts.

The role requires 1–2 years of related experience, knowledge of fabrication and welding, and familiarity with heavy trucks.