Prototype Vehicle Technician

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Certification and training opportunities

Job summary

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company is seeking a Prototype Vehicle Technician in Newark, CA. This role involves building and testing advanced automotive prototype vehicles, diagnosing and repairing systems, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary environment. Ideal candidates will have an automotive technician degree or equivalent, at least 5 years of experience, and excellent communication skills. The position includes comprehensive benefits like health insurance, 401(k), and opportunities for certification and training.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver license with clean records.
• Commitment to safety and exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated track record of excellence in past positions.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble automotive prototype vehicles.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicles and test bench systems.
• Drive vehicles to evaluate health status and collect data.

Skills

Automotive technician degree or certification

5 years automotive technician experience

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of electrical schematics

Education

Automotive technician degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Professional automotive toolbox

Job description

Prototype Vehicle Technician

Your Role:

• Build/assemble state of the art automotive prototype vehicle and test benches
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicles and test bench systems
• Work efficiently within a multidisciplinary cooperative environment on prototype, pre‑production, show, and production vehicles
• Apply critical thinking skills to work without instruction, manuals or workbooks
• Work with engineering to fabricate and/or modify system and subsystem components
• Maintain a high knowledge level of high voltage, low voltage, and general electric vehicle systems
• Drive vehicles to evaluate vehicle health status, test features, collect data, to support cross‑functional team in development and production environments
• Follow systematic processes, document potential issues and improvements, and contribute to enhancing team efficiency
• Help team to create and develop service and maintenance documents (service manual procedures, containments, etc.) and problem‑solve both technical and process‑flow issues

Qualifications

• Automotive technician degree, certification or equivalent work experience
• Own and bring your own professional automotive toolbox
• 5 years automotive technician or relevant experience, with preferably 2 years luxury automobile technician experience
• Must possess a valid driver license with clean records (DMV record will be obtained periodically)
• Exhibit an unwavering commitment to safety and exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated track record of excellence in past positions
• Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experience, exhibiting excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Thrive in a dynamic environment and adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Understanding of electrical schematics and capability to create simple test boards
• Working knowledge of CAN communications

Preferred / Advantageous

• Skilled in fabrication (welding, milling, lathe) and wire harness building (soldering, crimping, splicing) etc.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and travel for work to Lucid facilities, showrooms, test tracks, and testing routes (this is not a regular daily requirement)
• 1 year electric vehicle technician experience
• 1 year ADAS related experience including diagnosis, repair, calibration, etc.
• Senior technician, master technician, or team lead experience
• Hold OEM master technician certification, EPA 609 certification, or ASE certification(s)
• Professional race team experience

Estimated Min Rate

$30.00

Estimated Max Rate

$50.00

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental & vision benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & disability insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife voluntary benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Direct deposit & weekly e‑payroll
• Referral bonus programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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