Prototype Build & Validation Technician

Gvw Group, Llc; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Autocar, LLC in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Prototype Technician responsible for manufacturing, assembling, and validating prototypes and testing vehicles, systems, and components. You will work with design engineers to create prototype parts, fabricate tools, and assist with testing.

The role requires reading blueprints, basic shop math, and willingness to travel for testing. Strong preference for hands-on fabrication and welding experience; exposure to CAD systems like UG NX and Teamcenter is

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints.
• Basic shop math skills.
• Experience with CAD tools is a plus.
• Willingness to bench-test prototypes and components.

Responsibilities

• Assemble prototype, engineering, validation vehicles and test components.
• Install and validate parts on engineering and method builds.
• Provide feedback on BOMs, installation, and maintainability.
• Fabricate prototype parts, tools, and fixtures.
• Support internal or field testing.
• Perform basic electrical assembly (wiring, connectors).
• Assist with production initiatives and implement new designs.

Skills

Heavy truck knowledge

Fabrication

Welding

Truck manufacturing experience

Tools

MS Office

UG NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Autocar, LLC in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Prototype Technician responsible for manufacturing, assembling, and validating prototypes and testing vehicles, systems, and components. You will work with design engineers to create prototype parts, fabricate tools, and assist with testing.

The role requires reading blueprints, basic shop math, and willingness to travel for testing. Strong preference for hands-on fabrication and welding experience; exposure to CAD systems like UG NX and Teamcenter is