Prototype Engineering Technician — Assembly, Validation & Testing

Autocar Trucks; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Autocar Trucks is seeking a Prototype Technician to manufacture, assemble and validate prototypes and testing vehicles, systems, and components.

You will work with engineers to assemble prototype vehicles, install parts, and validate designs while supporting fabrication, testing, and production initiatives. Occasional travel to customer sites may be required, with emphasis on safety and quality in a hands-on role.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years related experience and/or training.
• Heavy truck product knowledge is a plus.
• Fabrication knowledge 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 and components.
• Provide feedback to design engineers related to BOMs, installation, validation, accessibility, and maintainability.
• Work with design engineers to create prototype parts representing design ideas/concepts.
• Manufacture prototype parts, special tools and fixtures.
• Assist with fabrication, assembly, modification and debugging of test systems.
• Support in-house or field testing.
• Perform simple electrical assembly (wiring, connectors, circuit boards).
• Assist Autocar production initiatives by supporting part manufacturing/modification needs and implementation of new designs to production line.
• Rework production components to support short lead-time of special options.
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to safety practices.
• Occasional travel to customer sites or test/evaluation activities.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding

Fabrication

Tools

UG NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Autocar Trucks is seeking a Prototype Technician to manufacture, assemble and validate prototypes and testing vehicles, systems, and components.

You will work with engineers to assemble prototype vehicles, install parts, and validate designs while supporting fabrication, testing, and production initiatives. Occasional travel to customer sites may be required, with emphasis on safety and quality in a hands-on role.