Prototype & Test Technician for Automotive Performance

Mishimoto; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mishimoto seeks a full-time Engineering Technician to support product development, building prototypes, and collaborating with engineers and the product team. The role involves hands-on fabrication, testing on vehicles, and data-driven problem solving throughout the product lifecycle.

You’ll conduct pressure, heat transfer, and airflow experiments, document results, and help create install guides while maintaining shop safety and equipment. Passion for performance vehicles is highly valued.

Qualifications

• A personal passion for auto products and the industry - nobody knows what a car enthusiast wants in a product better than a car enthusiast.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, including welding, material selection, and assembly methods.
• Strong timeliness and attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Electromechanical experience building custom machinery or test rigs is a plus
• Ability to use 3D modeling software; read and create 2D drawings is a plus
• Hands‑on experience with vehicles (professional or general mechanics) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Build physical prototypes for the product engineers.
• Conduct various experiments involving pressure, force, airflow, heat transfer, lifecycle, and destructive testing.
• Document results and present data to engineers in a clear manner.
• Inspect, package, and manufacture select products.
• Create written install guides for new and existing products.
• Remove and replace (R&R) parts on vehicles for product engineers.
• 3D scan various parts of the vehicle for space claim.
• Maintain all equipment and machines in the shop; maintain and continuously improve overall shop safety.
• Champion growth and change for the department and the company - always excited for the next challenge.

Skills

Passion for auto products

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Electromechanical experience

3D modeling software

Reading 2D drawings

Hands-on vehicle experience

Education

S. in Engineering Technology or related degree

HS diploma + 5+ years experience substitute

Tools

3D modeling software

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Mishimoto seeks a full-time Engineering Technician to support product development, building prototypes, and collaborating with engineers and the product team. The role involves hands-on fabrication, testing on vehicles, and data-driven problem solving throughout the product lifecycle.

You’ll conduct pressure, heat transfer, and airflow experiments, document results, and help create install guides while maintaining shop safety and equipment. Passion for performance vehicles is highly valued.